Account Executive

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Title: Account Executive (Renewable Energy)

Department: US Natural Resources

Location: Hybrid in Birmingham, AL

As an Account Executive at Howden US, you’ll be the trusted advisor for a portfolio of clients across the natural resources industries with a focus in renewable energy. You’ll blend technical expertise, relationship management, and strategic thinking to deliver exceptional service and drive retention. Working closely with producers, underwriters, and internal support teams, you will manage a portfolio of renewable energy accounts (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass), ensuring all aspects of coverage, renewals, claims, and policy servicing are handled with accuracy and efficiency.

• Collaborate with producers and placement team on both prospects and active clients

• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day contact for a designated book of renewable energy clients

• Build trust and maintain strong client relationships

• Oversee Brokers, Client Managers and Client Analyst on assigned accounts to ensure an accurate and professional work product at all levels

• Pro‑active communication on market changes and emerging risk

• Be a client advocate that works to solve problems and bring the right resources to the table

• Attend client meetings (virtually or in person) as required

• Support cross‑functional initiatives including process improvement, training, and thought leadership

• Identify opportunities to provide additional products or services to clients

• Maintain relationships with key renewable energy markets, including the MGA’s

• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to proactively advise clients

• Responsible for developing the renewal strategy (in conjunction with broking teams) for assigned accounts, including preparing and delivering the Pre‑Renewal Strategy Presentation to the client

• Facilitate broker/marketing results in accordance with agreed strategy

• Communicate renewal results to client

• Prospect and develop new account opportunities

• Develop and coordinate with internal Howden resources outside of Natural Resources to understand and promote value added client servicing opportunities

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a broker specializing in renewable energy clients

• Active Property & Casualty insurance license (U.S. state‑specific)

• Strong understanding of insurance products and market dynamics
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills, able to explain complex coverages
• Self‑motivated, collaborative, action‑oriented, strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and priority management
• Ability to assess client needs
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and renewals efficiently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

The expected base salary range for this role is $200,000–$250,000, depending on experience and location.

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. Howden also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Flexible Paid Time Off and paid parental leave

• Life and Disability insurance

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