Hyperion Group

International Casualty Broker

New York Full time

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.

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.

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?

We are seeking an experienced casualty insurance professional to support international casualty placements for U.S.-based clients. This role requires strong technical expertise, market awareness, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to deliver best in class broking solutions.

What will you be doing?

  • Maintain a deep understanding of carrier appetite, capabilities, and market dynamics related to international casualty placements for U.S. clients

  • Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with markets on behalf of both internal and external Howden clients

  • Develop placement strategies, creative solutions, and market approaches as part of new business pursuit teams

  • Learn to apply advanced risk financing, captive and alternative risk strategies to international placements as part of the Casualty practice. 

  • Partner closely with the Multinational Servicing team, the HowdenOne network and Casualty colleagues to ensure seamless execution and client delivery

  • Build and maintain a strong working knowledge of Howden’s international capabilities and the HowdenOne Network to support global client needs as well as nuances of casualty placements in particular countries. 

What are we looking for?

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required

  • 3–5 years of experience in underwriting or broking international casualty placements for U.S. clients

  • Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, team-oriented environment

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000; actual base salary will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location. This role is classified as [non-exempt] under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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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