# Senior Account Executive

**Company**: Howden
**Location**: Dublin, North
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Insurance
**Industry**: Insurance

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## Description

Howden Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Account Executive to join their growing Financial Lines team. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of Financial Lines clients, deliver expert advice, negotiate competitive insurance solutions, and build strong insurer and client relationships.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Manage a portfolio of Financial Lines clients across various industry sectors.

- Provide specialist advice on Professional Indemnity, Directors & Officers, Cyber, Crime, Employment Practices Liability, and associated Financial Lines products.

- Conduct client risk assessments and identify suitable insurance solutions.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.

- Deliver high-standard technical and advisory support throughout the client lifecycle.

- Identify and pursue new Financial Lines business opportunities.

- Convert leads and referrals into profitable client relationships.

- Support wider commercial teams in identifying Financial Lines cross-selling opportunities.

- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and tender opportunities.

- Contribute to achieving team and business growth objectives.

- Manage renewal negotiations and placement strategies.

- Prepare market presentations and submissions for insurers.

- Negotiate terms, conditions, and premiums with insurer partners.

- Review policy documentation for accuracy and adequacy of cover.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal service standards.

- Maintain awareness of emerging market trends and underwriting appetite.

- Act as a key point of contact between clients and insurers on complex Financial Lines matters.

- Assist in identifying new insurer partnerships and product opportunities.

- Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues.

- Assist in developing Financial Lines expertise within the organisation.

- Support the Financial Lines Team Lead in developing team processes and service delivery.

- Act as a mentor and technical resource for junior team members.

- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

- Maintain accurate client records and documentation.

**Requirements:**

- Minimum 5 years' experience in the insurance industry.

- Strong experience with Professional Indemnity, Directors & Officers, and/or Cyber insurance products.

- Demonstrated ability to manage corporate and commercial client relationships.

- Strong technical understanding of Financial Lines insurance products.

- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

- Ability to analyse complex risks and provide practical insurance solutions.

- Strong organisational and time management skills.

- Proven ability to work independently and contribute to team objectives.

- CIP qualification as a minimum requirement.

- Experience within a specialist Financial Lines team.

**What Howden Offers:**

- A career that you define.

- Valuing diversity and bravery to try something new.

- Supporting each other in everyday moments and bigger challenges.

- Determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

- Reasonable adjustments for employees, including flexible hours and hybrid working.

## Skills

### Required
- Professional Indemnity
- Directors & Officers
- Cyber
- Financial Lines
- CIP qualification
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills

### Nice to have
- Experience within a specialist Financial Lines team
- Exposure to professional services, technology, healthcare, construction, or corporate clients

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