Strategic Placement Advisor

Department:
Casualty

Reports To:

Middle Market Broking Leader

Employment Type:

Full-Time Who are we?

Howden is a collective group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 20,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There's no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference.

That's Howden.

We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down disappointed head-hunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Strategic Placement Advisor to join our Middle Market Broking Team. This individual will be responsible for negotiating and securing competitive insurance programs on behalf of our clients. The ideal candidate will have strong market relationships, a deep understanding of commercial insurance products, and the ability to analyze and communicate complex coverage options clearly and confidently.

Negotiate and place commercial insurance programs with external carriers, for property & casualty lines of coverage.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with underwriters and carrier partners to leverage competitive terms and pricing.

Analyze and compare multiple insurance quotes, identifying key differences in coverage, exclusions, and pricing.

Advise clients on the merits of each quote, helping them make informed decisions aligned with their risk profile and business goals.

Stay current on industry trends, market conditions, and carrier appetites to proactively identify placement opportunities and challenges.

Collaborate with internal teams, including Account Executives and Producers, to ensure seamless execution of placement strategies.

Prepare and present quote summaries, coverage comparisons, and placement recommendations in a clear and professional manner.

Support new business efforts by contributing to marketing strategies and participating in carrier meetings and presentations.

Minimum 10+ years of experience in commercial lines insurance, preferably within a brokerage environment

Active Property & Casualty insurance license (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe).

Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products, policy forms, and market dynamics.

Proven ability to negotiate with carriers and influence underwriting decisions.

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and compare complex insurance quotes.

Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to manage multiple placements and deadlines in a…