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 mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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, Corporate & Commercial, commercial insurance isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. We support our clients through the complex landscape of commercial risk. We understand the diverse needs of businesses from large corporates to emerging ventures, meticulously crafting bespoke solutions to empower businesses to navigate uncertainty and achieve unwavering growth. Our depth of commercial insurance expertise allows us to protect client’s assets and fuel their progress. When our clients prosper, we celebrate success with them; when challenges arise, we provide unwavering support. We are seeking an Account Executive to support our commercial team. This is a results orientated role, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your expertise to become a trusted advisor to both clients and colleagues. You will play a pivotal role in developing strong relationships, expanding our market reach and achieving exceptional business growth. Please note this is a full-time, permanent opportunity. You will be based in our Norwich office and ideally be onsite for 3 days per week on average. Overview: To develop and maintain the relationship with existing clients and target new clients from the marketplace by the effective marketing of current prospects. Establish and manage with each client a renewal strategy in accordance with the division’s procedures/aims to maximise renewal success. Responsibility to ensure that clients are correctly and adequately insured for all of their insurance exposures and that correct advice is given. To liaise with Account and Claims Handlers to complete all supporting documentation to maintain and achieve client service standards. To support the Division in the achievement of sales targets. To actively cross-sell products from other Divisions. To maintain professional competence by complying at all times with the Training and Competence procedures of the firm. To actively seek feedback from clients and respond to feedback received. Knowledge: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in providing specialist advice in the insurance market. Qualified to a minimum of Dip CII. Skills: Excellent level of technical insurance skills, to be assessed by regular in-house testing. Client service experience combined with negotiation and broking skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to persuade and influence others. Ability to gather and analyse information from the client. Good understanding of Corporate Governance, financial awareness and how a business works. 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. Permanent