Description
We are seeking an experienced Energy & Complex Risks Specialist to join our team in Thailand. As a key member of our Energy & Complex Risks team, you will be responsible for driving business growth, building strong client relationships, and providing technical risk advisory services.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development & Client Management:
- Develop new business across Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Upstream & Downstream Energy, and other Complex Risks.
- Build and strengthen relationships with existing and target clients.
- Identify and pursue opportunities in Thailand and selected regional markets.
- Support strategic accounts, tenders, renewal strategies, and client presentations.
- Identify cross-selling opportunities across Howden's wider capabilities.
- Technical & Risk Advisory:
- Act as a client-facing technical specialist for Energy and Complex Risks.
- Provide technical risk analysis, risk management advice, and practical solutions.
- Support clients in improving risk quality and presenting risks effectively to insurance markets.
- Conduct and collaborate with Howden Risk Engineering and regional specialists where additional expertise is required.
- Insurance Market Development:
- Build strong relationships with local, regional, and international insurers, reinsurers, and underwriters.
- Develop knowledge of market appetite, capacity, and technical requirements.
- Work with Howden's broking and Specialty teams to develop effective placement and risk-transfer strategies.
- Claims & Technical Support:
- Provide technical support on complex claims.
- Work with clients, insurers, loss adjusters, engineers, and Howden Claims teams to support effective claim resolution.
- Apply lessons learned from claims to improve clients' future risk management.
- Client Service Excellence:
- Ensure all deliverables are technically sound, well-structured, and client-centric.
- Build long-term trust through consistent technical advocacy and transparent communication.
- Position Howden Maxi as the preferred technical partner for insurers, reinsurers, and corporate clients.
- Industry & Howden Network:
- Build relationships with Energy, Power, and relevant industry associations and professional networks.
- Represent Howden at industry events, technical forums, and client activities.
- Collaborate with Howden teams in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and across the region.
- Other Duties:
- Perform any other assignments as may be assigned by superior to support the company's business objectives and growth.
Key Expectations
- Grow Howden's Energy & Complex Risks portfolio and new-business pipeline.
- Strengthen strategic client and insurance market relationships.
- Create technical differentiation beyond traditional insurance broking.
- Develop opportunities across PowerGen, Renewable Energy, Upstream, Downstream, and other complex/high-hazard industries.
- Work collaboratively and hands-on, with strong ownership and accountability.
- Contribute over time to building a dedicated Energy & Complex Risks team and technical capability in Thailand.
Experience & Skills
- Strong technical background in Energy, Power Generation, Engineering, or complex industrial risks.
- Good understanding of operational, engineering, and insurance risks.
- Strong client relationship, networking, and business development capabilities.
- Ability to translate technical knowledge into practical commercial and insurance solutions.
- Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and comfortable working in a hands-on environment.
- Strong communication skills in Thai and English.
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to identify, shape, and convert business opportunities by connecting industry trends, client needs, technical risks, and insurance-market solutions.
- Consultative and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-making.