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 23,000 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.
Title:Account Executive (Renewable Energy)
Department: US Natural Resources
Location: Hybrid in Birmingham, AL
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 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.
Howden U.S. Natural Resources is a specialty platform focused on retail brokerage services for the energy and infrastructure industries in the United States. Birmingham and Houston are the servicing offices for our Natural Resources platform.
Why work at Howden?
We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will.
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 disappointed headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
What is the role?
As an Account Executive at Howden US, you’ll be the trusted advisor for a portfolio of clients across the natural resources industries with a focus in renewable energy. You’ll blend technical expertise, relationship management, and strategic thinking to deliver exceptional service and drive retention. Working closely with producers, underwriters, and internal support teams, you will manage a portfolio of renewable energy accounts (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass), ensuring all aspects of coverage, renewals, claims, and policy servicing are handled with accuracy and efficiency.
What will you be doing?
As an Account Executive at Howden US, you’ll be the trusted advisor for a portfolio of clients across the natural resources industries. You’ll blend technical expertise, relationship management, and strategic thinking to deliver exceptional service and drive retention.
Client Relationship
Collaborate with producers and placement team on both prospects and active clients
Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for a designated book of renewable energy clients
Build trust and maintain strong client relationships
Oversee Brokers, Client Managers and Client Analyst on assigned accounts to ensure an accurate and professional work product at all levels
Pro-active communication on market changes and emerging risk
Be a client advocate that works to solve problems and bring the right resources to the table
Attend client meetings (virtually or in person) as required
Support cross-functional initiatives including process improvement, training, and thought leadership
Identify opportunities to provide additional products or services to clients
Market Relationships
Maintain relationships with key renewable energy markets, including the MGA’s
Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to proactively advise clients
Coordination of Renewal Process with Broker
Responsible for developing the renewal strategy (in conjunction with broking teams) for assigned accounts, including preparing and delivering the Pre-Renewal Strategy Presentation to the client
Facilitate broker/marketing results in accordance with agreed strategy
Communicate renewal results to client
• Prospect and develop new account opportunities
• Develop and coordinate with internal Howden resources outside of Natural Resources to understand and promote value added client servicing opportunities
What are we looking for?
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a broker specializing in renewable energy clients
Licensing:
- Active Property & Casualty insurance license (U.S. state-specific)
Skills:
- Strong understanding of insurance products and market dynamics
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills, able to explain complex coverages
- Self-motivated, collaborative, action-oriented, strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and priority management
- Ability to assess client needs
- Ability to manage multiple accounts and renewals efficiently
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Compensation and Benefits
The expected base salary range for this role is $200,000-$250,000, depending on experience and location.
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
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.
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.
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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