# Vice President, Broker **Company**: Howden **Location**: Chicago, IL **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $150,000 - $190,000 **Category**: Insurance **Industry**: Insurance **Apply**: https://hyperiongrp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/hyperion_external/job/Chicago--211-West-Wacker-Drive/Vice-President---Broker_R0018857-1?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_1982f737-d7a ## Description 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. The Vice President, Broker plays a key role in supporting and independently managing portions of Casualty insurance placements for large, national accounts. This role bridges analytical execution and client-facing advisory work, contributing to renewal strategy, and new business development. Brokers work in close partnership with producers and account executives, while actively mentoring junior colleagues and play a key role in driving excellence across the practice. Responsibilities: - Handle the placement and servicing of Casualty insurance programs across multiple lines of coverage - Review client exposures, loss history, and industry-specific risks to help structure tailored insurance solutions - Prepare and manage market submissions, ensuring coverage requests are complete, accurate, and reflective of client needs - Liaise directly with underwriters to collect terms, negotiate coverage enhancements, and support smooth execution of placements - Analyze carrier quotes and develop clear, professional side-by-side comparisons outlining coverage differences, pricing, and key considerations - Participate in renewal strategy meetings and assist in developing client-facing presentations, proposals, and benchmarking analyses - Manage the binding process, ensuring placements reflect negotiated terms and conditions - Review policies for accuracy and coordinate corrections, endorsements, or revisions with carriers - Support Casualty transactions by conducting program reviews, pro forma budgeting, and market insight - Develop tailored insurance structures for clients, including loss-sensitive and guaranteed cost programs - Contribute to the development of innovative insurance structures, including loss-sensitive and guaranteed cost programs - Run analytical tools, benchmarking reports, loss analyses, and renewal metrics to support pricing discussions and strategy development - Collaborate closely with senior brokers, producers, and account executives to ensure exceptional client service and successful deal execution Requirements: - 3–5 years of experience in commercial insurance brokerage, underwriting, finance, consulting, or a related analytical field - Growing expertise in Casualty lines - Ability to analyze client exposures and support the design of tailored insurance solutions - Strong understanding of Casualty market dynamics, carrier appetite, and coverage structures - Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data-driven tools; ability to produce polished, client-ready materials - Active commercial insurance license - Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines - Clear, professional, written, and verbal communication skills - Ability to collaborate effectively across broker, underwriting, and client service teams - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment - A team-first mindset with a willingness to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a collaborative culture Compensation and Benefits: - The expected base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $190,000; actual base salary will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location - In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus - 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 ## Skills ### Required - Casualty insurance - commercial insurance brokerage - underwriting - finance - consulting - analytical field - Excel - PowerPoint - data-driven tools --- Source: [Apply at hyperiongrp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com](https://hyperiongrp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/hyperion_external/job/Chicago--211-West-Wacker-Drive/Vice-President---Broker_R0018857-1?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)