Description
Howden is seeking an Associate Director to drive growth in its International Treaty business within Howden Re. As an Associate Director, you will play a crucial role in client placements, managing proposals, and handling complex reinsurance accounts. Your expertise will ensure that new business, renewals, and mid-term requirements are met with the best coverage, pricing, and service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning & Growth: Develop and implement team strategies, identify opportunities to expand the International Treaty team's portfolio, support new business initiatives, and manage client renewals.
- Technical Excellence: Design optimal reinsurance broking solutions, negotiate with markets to secure the best quality, service, and price, create and review reinsurance documentation for clients, and mentor junior team members.
- Client & Market Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, and underwriters, stay informed about reinsurance market trends, and represent Howden Re professionally.
- Operational Efficiency: Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, oversee administrative processes, and support team recruitment and development.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience in reinsurance broking, focusing on P&C reinsurance.
- Deep understanding of reinsurance market dynamics and product knowledge.
- Strong customer focus and communication skills.
- Advanced understanding of the renewal and production cycle.
- Specific product area knowledge and in-depth understanding of related wordings.
- Leadership abilities for coaching and mentoring.
- High level of numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage tight deadlines.
- Relevant qualifications (ACII, FCA Level 1 preferred but not required).
Qualifications:
- A-levels and/or a degree in a finance-related subject.
- Professional qualifications in insurance or reinsurance are advantageous.
What We Offer:
- A career that you define.
- Opportunities for personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity.
- Support for our people in every aspect of their lives.
At Howden, we value diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are committed to making a positive impact in the world and treating colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect.