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.

Howden Ireland are delighted to be seeking an experienced and client-focused Senior Account Executive to join our growing Financial Lines team. This is a newly created role that will support the continued expansion of our Professional Indemnity (PI), Directors & Officers (D&O), Cyber, Crime and related Financial Lines insurance offering.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and client-focused Account Executive to join our Financial Lines team. This is an excellent opportunity for an insurance professional looking to develop their expertise within a specialist area of the insurance market.

The successful candidate will support the servicing and retention of a portfolio of Financial Lines clients, assist with the placement of risks, and contribute to delivering high levels of client service. This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development within a growing and dynamic insurance brokerage.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the management and servicing of a portfolio of Financial Lines clients across a range of industry sectors.
Support the placement and renewal of Financial Lines insurance programmes, including, Professional Indemnity, Directors & Officers Liability, Cyber Insurance, Crime, Employment Practices Liability & Associated Financial Lines products.
Develop strong working relationships with clients, insurers, and internal stakeholders.
Assist with preparing renewal strategies, market submissions, and presentations.
Obtain and negotiate quotations from insurers to secure competitive coverage and pricing for clients.
Support senior team members in identifying cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
Prepare policy documentation, endorsements, and renewal reports.
Ensure policy documentation is accurate, complete, and issued within agreed service standards.
Handle day-to-day client queries and provide prompt and professional support.
Liaise with insurers regarding policy coverage, claims-related queries, and policy amendments.
Support the retention and growth of existing client portfolios through excellent service delivery.
Maintain accurate client records and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Assist in ensuring compliance with the Consumer Protection Code, Central Bank of Ireland requirements, and internal governance procedures.
Participate in insurer and market training sessions to develop technical knowledge.
Keep up to date with industry developments and emerging risks within the Financial Lines market.
Contribute positively to team objectives and departmental initiatives.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across all areas of the business.

About You

Minimum 1–3 years’ experience within the Commercial insurance industry.
Strong experience handling 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 and policy wordings.
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 while contributing to team objectives.
CIP qualification as a minimum requirement.
Experience within a specialist Financial Lines team.
Exposure to professional services, technology, healthcare, construction or corporate clients.

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.

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.

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Account Executive - Financial Lines

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