Account Executive - Commercial & Schemes

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.

At Howden, Commercial & Schemes, commercial insurance isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. We support clients through the complexities of commercial risk, working with businesses from emerging ventures to large corporates. By understanding their unique challenges, we shape tailored solutions that protect what matters and enable sustainable growth. When our clients succeed, we celebrate with them. When challenges arise, we provide consistent, trusted support. We are looking for an Account Executive to join our Corporate team, someone passionate about delivering excellent service, building strong client relationships, and taking a proactive, advisory approach. This role offers the opportunity to manage and develop an established book of business made up of long-standing clients, with strong support and regular face-to-face engagement.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, based in our Maidstone office, with travel required to meet clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an established book of business, strengthening client relationships and identifying opportunities for organic growth

• Lead renewal activity, ensuring a smooth and well-planned process that delivers the best outcomes for clients

• Understand client requirements and present risks effectively to the market

• Act as a trusted advisor, providing clear, timely guidance and resolving queries

• Prepare high-quality market presentations, documentation, and submissions

• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers and key stakeholders

• Monitor market trends and gather insight to support client solutions and proposition development

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across internal systems

Requirements

• Strong experience managing commercial clients, with a focus on retaining and developing a book of business through trusted, long-term relationships

• Confident communicator, able to build credibility and engage effectively with clients, insurers, and colleagues

• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify growth opportunities within existing accounts

• Highly organised, able to manage priorities and oversee renewal activity effectively

• Analytical with strong attention to detail, ensuring consistently high-quality output

• Resilient and adaptable, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach

• Collaborative in style, working closely with colleagues and insurer partners to deliver the best outcomes

• Able to travel and meet with clients in person

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

• A Levels (or equivalent) – desirable

• Dip CII – desirable

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

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.