Commercial Executive

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.

Commercial Executive

Location: Peterborough
 

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive Commercial Executive to join our team and provide vital support in managing insurer and distribution relationships, delivering commercial initiatives, and ensuring compliance with FCA regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in insurance, with exposure to strategic projects, partner negotiations, and market analysis.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the commercial strategy through day-to-day operations and projects.
• Prepare and maintain reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support onboarding and management of new distribution partners and capacity providers.
• Act as a point of contact for insurers, aggregators, and partners, ensuring timely communication and issue resolution.
• Gather and analyse market data, competitor activity, and pricing trends to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations, GDPR, and internal policies.
• Support budget preparation, forecasts, and KPI tracking.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Marketing and Operations to ensure alignment on commercial initiatives.

About the Candidate

We’re looking for someone organised, analytical, and eager to learn. You’ll have:

• Experience:
  • Experience in insurance, or financial services role (brokerage experience desirable).
  • Exposure to motor and SME insurance products advantageous.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
  • Good numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data reporting tools.

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.