Private Risk Executive & Commercial Specialist - Private Client
Howden
Job Description
<h3><b>Who are we?</b></h3><p><a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/howden">Howden</a> 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.</p><p>People join <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/howden">Howden</a> 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 <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/howden">Howden</a>.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Manage and grow relationships with private capital clients, including private equity firms, family offices, venture capital organizations, and their executives.</li><li>Develop and implement customized personal and commercial insurance programs that align with clients' unique risk profiles.</li><li>Advise clients on risk management strategies across personal assets, business operations, real estate holdings, and executive liability exposures.</li><li>Collaborate with carriers and internal teams to negotiate coverage terms, renewals, and policy placements.</li><li>Conduct coverage reviews and identify opportunities to enhance protection and mitigate risk.</li><li>Support new business development efforts through prospect meetings, referrals, and industry networking.</li><li>Maintain strong knowledge of market conditions, insurance trends, and emerging risks affecting private capital clients.</li><li>Ensure exceptional client service by responding promptly to inquiries and coordinating policy changes, renewals, and claims support.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>5+ years of experience in private client, commercial insurance, risk management, or related financial services roles.</li><li>Strong understanding of property & casualty insurance solutions, including both personal and commercial lines.</li><li>Excellent relationship management, communication, and presentation skills.</li><li>Proven ability to manage complex client portfolios and deliver consultative solutions.</li><li>Insurance licensing required or ability to obtain upon hire.</li></ul><h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Experience serving private equity, venture capital, family office, or high-net-worth clientele.</li><li>Knowledge of executive protection, management liability, cyber, and specialty insurance products.</li><li>Professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, CRM, or equivalent.</li></ul><h3>Compensation </h3><p>The expected base salary range for this role is $95,000; actual rate will be d