Vice President - Broker

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 mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 20,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.  

Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That’s Howden.  

The Vice President, Broker plays a key role in supporting and independently managing portions of Casualty insurance placements for large, national accounts. This role bridges analytical execution and client-facing advisory work, contributing to renewal strategy, and new business development. Brokers work in close partnership with producers and account executives, while actively mentoring junior colleagues and play a key role in driving excellence across the practice. 

• Handle the placement and servicing of Casualty insurance programs across multiple lines of coverage 

• Review client exposures, loss history, and industry specific risks to help structure tailored insurance solutions. 

• Prepare and manage market submissions, ensuring coverage requests are complete, accurate, and reflective of client needs. 

• Liaise directly with underwriters to collect terms, negotiate coverage enhancements, and support smooth execution of placements. 

• Analyze carrier quotes and develop clear, professional side by side comparisons outlining coverage differences, pricing, and key considerations. 

• Participate in renewal strategy meetings and assist in developing client-facing presentations, proposals, and benchmarking analyses. 

• Manage the binding process, ensuring placements reflect negotiated terms and conditions. 

• Review policies for accuracy and coordinate corrections, endorsements, or revisions with carriers. 

• Support Casualty transactions by conducting program reviews, pro forma budgeting, and market insight. 

• Develop tailored insurance structures for clients, including loss sensitive and guaranteed cost programs.  

• Contribute to the development of innovative insurance structures, including loss sensitive and guaranteed cost programs. 

• Run analytical tools, benchmarking reports, loss analyses, and renewal metrics to support pricing discussions and strategy development. 

• Collaborate closely with senior brokers, producers, and account executives to ensure exceptional client service and successful deal execution. 

The expected base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $190,000; actual base salary will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location. This role is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. Howden also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Flexible Paid Time Off and paid parental leave

• Life and Disability insurance