What is the role?
Howden is seeking an Environmental Associate Broker to support its Environmental practice. This role works alongside senior brokers and producers to place and manage environmental insurance programs for clients across industries including manufacturing, real estate, construction, energy, and waste management. The successful candidate will support new and renewal business through carrier marketing, policy analysis, and client service, while developing technical expertise in environmental risk and coverage.
What will you be doing?
Marketing and Placement
Prepare and submit marketing submissions to environmental carriers for new and renewal business, including pollution liability, contractor’s pollution liability, site pollution liability, and environmental impairment liability coverages
Support the negotiation of terms, conditions, and pricing with carrier partners
Review policy forms, endorsements, and quotes for accuracy and completeness
Account Management
Maintain and service an assigned book of environmental accounts, acting as a day-to-day point of contact for client inquiries
Prepare renewal strategies, exposure summaries, and coverage comparisons in coordination with senior brokers
Process policy changes, endorsements, and certificates of insurance
Relationship Management
Build and maintain working relationships with carrier underwriters in the environmental insurance market
Collaborate with claims, account management, and other internal teams to deliver a consistent client experience
Support client meetings and renewal presentations as needed
Technical Development
Develop and maintain working knowledge of environmental coverage lines, regulatory considerations (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA), and industry trends
Stay current on environmental market conditions, carrier appetite, and emerging risk areas
What are we looking for?
1-3 years of experience in insurance brokerage, underwriting, or a related environmental/risk management field
Familiarity with environmental insurance coverage lines is preferred but not required
Active Property & Casualty insurance license, or willingness to obtain one within an agreed timeframe
Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple accounts and competing deadlines
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Compensation and Benefits
The expected base salary range for this role is $90,000-$100,000; actual base salary will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location. This role is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a commission-based incentive program. Howden also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible Paid Time Off and paid parental leave
Life and Disability insurance
Our sustainability promise
Howden is committed to operating sustainably and to supporting the communities in which it operates. The organization integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into its business practices and encourages employee participation in sustainability initiatives.
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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