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.
Role: Senior Broker - Real Estate
Location: New York, New York
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-limitsmind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international teamcomprisedof20,000 employeesspanning 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 ourpeople-firstapproach.There’sno such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference.That’sHowden.
We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning,we'vefocused 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 manydifferent reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture.It’swhat sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down disappointedhead- huntersfor years. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering –you’llfind like-minded people driving change at Howden.
We areseekingan experienced and highly driven Senior Broker – Real Estate Casualty to lead and expand casualty placements for a diverse portfolio of New York based real estate clients. Thissenior levelrole demands deep technicalexpertise, strong market relationships, and the ability to craft strategic risk solutions across complex property and casualty exposures.This mid-to-senior level role requires solid technical knowledge, strong market awareness, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to deliver high‑quality broking solutions.
Pitch and respond to RFPs, crafting tailored proposals thatshowcasebrokingexpertise, market access, and value-added services.
Proven ability to independently manage and lead complex real estate casualty programs, including large portfolios, development projects, andlaw sensitiveexposures.
Strong technicalexpertisein coverage structures, program design, market negotiation, and placement strategy within the real estate sector.
Excellent communication, presentation,and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in afast-pacedenvironment.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected base salary range for this role is $175,000- $275,000; actual base salary will bedeterminedbased on factors including candidate experience and work location. This role is classified as non-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:
Our sustainability promise
We’reon a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group.It'sa 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 impactinthe world. You can read more about our sustainability workhere.
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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