Group Insurance Associate

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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.

Howden is looking for a Group Insurance Associate to join our in-house Group Risk team. You will support the Group Insurance Manager in shaping the renewal strategy and overseeing the management of Howden’s global insurance programs.

Please note this is a full-time, permanent role based in our Central London office. Following a hybrid work pattern, you are expected to be onsite 3 days per week on average.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support development of the strategy for insurance purchase and risk retention, taking into account key drivers and future requirements.

• Assist in considering various risk financing options.

• Contribute to the development, coordination and management of the multinational insurance arrangements of Howden.

• Understand the range of business activities and risk exposures of the Howden Group.

• Ensure appropriate policy coverage across all classes, working with the brokers.

• Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business, and with brokers and insurers.

• Support the acquisitions process, ensuring appropriate cover in place.

• Collate and analyse Group-wide finance, risk and insurance data to inform Group insurance strategy and the renewal process.

• Provide insurance information and respond to technical queries to support the business, as required.

Role Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the insurance industry, ideally in an account management or broking role, with exposure to managing corporate or commercial insurance programs.

• Strong understanding of corporate insurance classes and the renewal process for multinational insurance arrangements.

• Demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to interpret insurance data, assess risk exposures, and contribute to strategic decision-making.

• Exceptional organisational abilities, capable of managing complex projects, deadlines, and data-heavy processes.

• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in policy reviews, data analysis, and documentation.

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.