Business Development Executive - Commercial Wholesale Insurance
County Galway, Conamara Municipal District, Ireland · Hybrid
Senior
Who are we? 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…
Business Development Executive - Commercial Wholesale Insurance
County Galway, Conamara Municipal District, Ireland · Hybrid
Senior
Who are we? 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…
Who are we? 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…
Skills: Business development, Relationship management, B2B sales, Networking, Client meetings
Who are we? 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…
Who are we? 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…
Who are we? 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…
Who are we? 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…
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Business Development Executive - Commercial Wholesale Insurance
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Full-time
professional certificate
Flexible hours, Hybrid working
Posted 1d ago
Apply by Aug 14
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Business Development Executive will build and maintain strong relationships with broker partners to drive growth for the wholesale commercial book of business. They will identify new business opportunities, promote unique wholesale products, and act as a key point of contact for brokers within the Irish market.
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance broking, underwriting, or wholesale environments. A minimum CIP qualification is required, along with strong relationship-building skills and a full clean driving license.
Full job description
Who are we?
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.
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.
Based in our Naas/Kill office, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a vacancy as an Business Development Executive for our Wholesale Commercial book of business that will be an integral part of our wider Commercial team.
About the role:
We are seeking a Broker Development Executive to help deepen our relationships across the Irish broker market, increase engagement with existing partners, and introduce Robertson Low's (Howden Ireland's Wholesale Department) unique wholesale proposition to new brokers.
This role is about becoming a trusted partner to brokers. You will spend your time meeting brokers, understanding their businesses, identifying opportunities to support their growth, and ensuring Robertson Low is their first-choice wholesale partner.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering our Vision 2030 by helping us strengthen our market presence, develop new trading relationships, and drive sustainable long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop strong, trusted relationships with existing and prospective broker partners throughout Ireland.
Become a recognised ambassador for the Robertson Low and Howden brands.
Establish regular meeting cadence with key broker partners.
Conduct broker visits, development reviews, market presentations, networking events, and relationship-building activities.
Understand each broker's business strategy, challenges, and growth ambitions.
Identify opportunities where Robertson Low can provide solutions, expertise, market access, or product support.
Generate quality new business opportunities through relationship development and market engagement.
Increase broker utilisation of Robertson Low products, facilities, and London market capabilities.
Support the growth of existing trading accounts by identifying new classes of business and trading opportunities.
Introduce new broker partners to Robertson Low.
Promote and support new product launches and strategic initiatives.
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities.
Act as the voice of the broker within Robertson Low.
Gather market intelligence and broker feedback.
Identify emerging trends, products, and areas of market demand.
Support the development of new products, facilities, and insurer partnerships.
Work closely with New Business, Renewals, Financial Lines, London Market, and Operations teams.
Ensure brokers receive exceptional service throughout the customer journey.
Act as an escalation and support point for key trading partners.
Help drive a culture of responsiveness, professionalism, and broker-first thinking.
Strengthen engagement levels across our entire broker network.
Position Robertson Low as the preferred wholesale partner for specialist and complex risks.
About You:
5 years minimum experience within insurance broking, underwriting, wholesale, MGA, or insurer environments.
Minimum CIP qualified
Existing broker market relationships.
Experience working with wholesale, specialty, or London market business.
Strong understanding of the Irish insurance market, Knowledge of Lloyds market would be an advantage
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Commercially aware and growth focused.
Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
Self-motivated with strong organisational skills.
Full clean driving license.
About Howden Ireland:
Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 600 employees across 28 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ.
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.
We’re Howden, a group of talented insurance experts with the freedom to deliver world-class results for clients.
Our people are our biggest asset and everything that makes us unique, with expertise spanning the full spectrum of insurance.
We offer services across insurance and reinsurance, underwriting, risk consultancy and employee benefits. Our culture, service and continued growth are created by our shared passion and no-limits mindset.
Howden Insurance (Ireland) Limited trading as Howden, Build-Zone, CRS Yachts, Haven Knox-Johnston, Lark Music, Performance Film and Media Insurance, Principal Insurance, RL Underwriting, Robertson Low, Sanctum Health, Sanctum Superyacht Insurance, Self-Build Zone, and Wright Insurance Brokers is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Howden Insurance (Ireland) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, No. 973308. Registered in Ireland under company registration number 338916. Registered Office: 48 Ringsend Road, Dublin 4, D04 EK2K, Ireland. Calls may be monitored and recorded for quality assurance purposes.
Offices: 48 Ringsend Road, Dublin 4, County Dublin Headquarters, IE
Life & pensionsMortgagesCommercial insurancePersonal insuranceFinancial servicesand Employee benefitsInsuranceCommercial Insurance
We’re Howden, a group of talented insurance experts with the freedom to deliver world-class results for clients.
Our people are our biggest asset and everything that makes us unique, with expertise spanning the full spectrum of insurance.
We offer services across insurance and reinsurance, underwriting, risk consultancy and employee benefits. Our culture, service and continued growth are created by our shared passion and no-limits mindset.
Howden Insurance (Ireland) Limited trading as Howden, Build-Zone, CRS Yachts, Haven Knox-Johnston, Lark Music, Performance Film and Media Insurance, Principal Insurance, RL Underwriting, Robertson Low, Sanctum Health, Sanctum Superyacht Insurance, Self-Build Zone, and Wright Insurance Brokers is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Howden Insurance (Ireland) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, No. 973308. Registered in Ireland under company registration number 338916. Registered Office: 48 Ringsend Road, Dublin 4, D04 EK2K, Ireland. Calls may be monitored and recorded for quality assurance purposes.
Offices: 48 Ringsend Road, Dublin 4, County Dublin Headquarters, IE
Life & pensionsMortgagesCommercial insurancePersonal insuranceFinancial servicesand Employee benefitsInsuranceCommercial Insurance