Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

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 headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

The Role

We're seeking a dynamic and motivated Business Development Associate to join our exceptional Financial Institutions team. As one of the leading insurance brokers in the market, Howden offers an outstanding opportunity for ambitious, driven professionals who want to make their mark. In this role, you will focus on developing new business within the hedge fund sector, with potential exposure to the broader wealth management space. You will generate revenue across core Financial Lines products—including D&O, Professional Indemnity, and Crime—while also identifying opportunities to cross‑sell solutions from across the wider Howden group.

This position is highly relationship‑driven: you will excel at transforming connections into meaningful commercial opportunities, delivering creative solutions, and supporting our underwriting and claims colleagues to provide an exceptional client experience. As a key contributor to our growth strategy and force‑for‑good reputation in the industry, you will bring energy, confidence, and commercial insight to help elevate our presence in the financial services market.

What you'll do

• Focus on developing business within the hedge fund sector, with potential expansion into the wealth management space.

• Responsible for generating revenue across core Financial Lines products—primarily D&O, Professional Indemnity, and Crime—while also identifying opportunities to cross‑sell wider group solutions.

• Work as part of a 75‑person Financial Institutions division, collaborating closely with a Business Development team of approximately 5.

• Compensation structure includes base salary plus commission, aligned to revenue generated for the team.

• Success measures include meeting revenue targets, effective CRM usage, strong presentation skills, networking ability, and being a proactive, energetic relationship‑builder.

Who we're looking for

• Strong motivation towards starting out a career in insurance.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Our team thrives on effective communication and the ability to work together towards common goals.

• Sales and negotiation skills that will help you compete in a fast-paced market.

• Strong motivation and ambition in progressing into a career in insurance.

• An eye for detail to ensure that all records and client interactions are meticulously managed and maintained.

• A positive and proactive attitude, ready to take on challenges and determine the best paths to success.

• A commitment to continuous learning and development, with the ambition to grow within the company.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent