Oxford, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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: New Business Development, B2B Relationship Management, Client Rapport Building, Networking, Consultative Selling
Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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: New Business Development, B2B Relationship Management, Client Rapport Building, Consultative Selling, Active Listening
Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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: Profit and Loss Management, Business Development, Team Coaching, Client Relationship Management, Personal Lines Insurance
London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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: International Payroll Management, Outsourced Provider Management, Payroll Governance, Compliance, Stakeholder Management
London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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: International Property Claims Management, Claims Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Insurer Negotiations, People Management
London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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: International Payroll Management, Payroll Governance, Outsourced Provider Management, Payroll Compliance, Stakeholder Management
Southampton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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: B2B Sales, Relationship Management, New Business Development, Marketing, Community Engagement
San Diego, California, United States · Remote OK
$65k–$75k/yr
At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world. Th…
Skills: Risk Underwriting, Account Quoting, Binding, Seismic Risk Evaluation, Customer Service
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Hybrid
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: Financial Accounting, Month-end Closing, Year-end Closing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid
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: Risk Management, Group Accident Insurance, Insurance Placement, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis
San Diego, California, United States · Remote OK
$65k–$75k/yr
At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world. Th…
Skills: Risk Underwriting, Account Triage, Customer Service, Seismic Risk Evaluation, Microsoft Office Suite
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Hybrid
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: Risk Management, Group Accident Insurance, Insurance Placement, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis
München, Brandenburg, Germany · Hybrid
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: Risk Management, Group Accident Insurance, Insurance Placement, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Hybrid
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: Risk Management, Group Accident Insurance, Insurance Placement, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis
Colchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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: Claims Handling, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Analytical Thinking, Persuasion
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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: Requirements Engineering, Process Modelling, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, User Stories
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$250k–$350k/yr
At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world. Th…
Skills: Underwriting, Risk Evaluation, Representations and Warranties Insurance, M&A Negotiation, Due Diligence Review
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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: Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, VAT and Tax Returns
London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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: Stakeholder Management, Influencing Skills, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Executive Presentation
London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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: Stakeholder Management, Influencing Skills, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Presentation Skills
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The role involves building rapport with a diverse range of B2B clients from sole traders to CEOs to achieve business objectives. You will work closely with the Branch Manager to identify new business opportunities and provide tailored insurance solutions.
Candidates must have experience in winning new business and building long-term B2B relationships. A passion for networking, community engagement, and a consultative approach to understanding client requirements is essential.
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.
With a no limits approach, we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping us to change the insurance narrative – doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities. From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19 vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we’re using our skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.
We are actively looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. Our local Commercial team have grown rapidly over the last 14 years’, and we now have over 200 people within the team across the UK. In this role you will be responsible for building rapport with new and existing clients, who could range from sole traders, through to the MD/CEO of a large organisation, and working closely with the Branch Manager to achieve objectives.
You will have experience winning new business and building long lasting relationships with B2B clients.
You must have a passion for developing business through marketing, community engagement, networking, client meetings, just to name a few – the stronger our presence in the market, the more successful you will be.
You will be tenacious and have a business curiosity, as this will allow you to identify and explore new business opportunities to drive the best possible outcome for our clients
You are willing to learn, as every day will be different. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as a Commercial Account Executive and become further your professional qualifications.
You are consultative, have the ability to question effectively and will be an active listener, you will take the time to fully understand client requirements and be able to advise on products and solutions – always identifying opportunities, but more importantly, looking for a ‘path to yes’
Rewards:
We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that’s why we offer:
22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service
A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:
Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen
Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury
Contributory pension scheme – 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025
Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits
Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from:
Discounts on gym membership across the UK
Salary sacrifice schemes – Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase
Access to discounted personal health policies – Critical illness, private medical, dental plans
A range of insurance products available commission free, including home, motor, travel and specialist vehicles
Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts
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
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.
PermanentWe’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
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
