New Business Executive

Job description

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 over 22,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

We're moving from strength to strength, expanding our global reach and growing both organically and through strategic, high-quality mergers and acquisitions. By bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives, we're enhancing our unique culture and values, whilst continuing to expand our capability to innovate, and deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.

About the role

As a New Business Executive at Howden, you will proactively engage with mid‑market and SME businesses across the UK, with a particular focus on clients within the construction and property professional services sector. This includes organisations such as surveyors, architects, design and planning consultancies, and engineering firms across all disciplines. You will help clients understand how Howden can support their insurance needs, gaining valuable experience in identifying risk exposures, discussing tailored insurance solutions, and promoting Howden’s end‑to‑end service—from initial consultation through to long‑term partnership.

Your role will be central to expanding our client base and supporting our mission to deliver exceptional, specialist-led insurance solutions. Whether you are advising a local professional practice or supporting the placement of more complex programmes for growing and internationally active firms, your contribution will play a key role in driving Howden’s continued, industry‑leading growth.

What you'll do

• Proactively contact prospective clients to introduce Howden, gather relevant insurance information, and support negotiations with both clients and insurers.
• Identify, research, and develop new sources of prospective clients to help expand Howden’s presence and market reach.
• Work closely with brokers and account handlers to support the onboarding and development of potential new clients.
• Accurately maintain client and prospect records on our CRM systems, ensuring all information is recorded promptly and kept up to date in line with company standards.
• Build a strong foundation of Professional Indemnity Insurance knowledge, including working towards and achieving CII insurance qualifications.
• Actively participate in structured training and development programmes focused on building the core skills required for success in the role.
• Contribute as part of a fast‑paced, collaborative, and continually evolving environment, with significant opportunities for learning and professional growth.

Who we're looking for

• 1-3 years of insurance broking/business development experience
• Ideally experience with Professional Indeminity in the Construction/Engineers space
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Our team thrives on effective communication and the ability to work together towards common goals.
• Sales and negotiation skills that will help you compete in a fast-paced market.
• Strong motivation and ambition in progressing into a career in insurance.
• An eye for detail to ensure that all records and client interactions are meticulously managed and maintained.
• A positive and proactive attitude, ready to take on challenges and determine the best paths to success.
• A commitment to continuous learning and development, with the ambition to grow within the company.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define.

Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges.

And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. If you're happy and healthy at home, you're more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That's why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality 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 consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.

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.

Our sustainability promise

We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work

here

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of Bristol

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English