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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 24,000 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. Role: Broker Associate, Casualty Location: Hybrid out of Chicago, IL

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 head‑hunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like‑minded people driving change at Howden.

The Associate Broker supports senior brokers in placement and servicing Casualty insurance programs.This role provides analytical, marketing, and execution support across renewals and new businesses. The Associate Broker supports senior brokers throughout the renewal lifecycle by preparing client presentations and coverage comparisons, assisting with market submissions, analyzing carrier terms, and pricing and supporting overall placement execution. This role serves as a foundational step toward a long‑term career in commercial insurance brokerage and advisory leadership.

• Support senior brokers in structuring and placing Casualty insurance programs across multiple lines of coverage.
• Develop clear, professional client‑facing materials, including proposals and side‑by‑side coverage comparisons.
• Liaise with underwriters to collect terms, negotiate coverage, and support smooth execution of placements.
• Run benchmarking, loss analysis, and data‑driven tools to support renewal strategy and pricing discussions.
• Work closely with senior brokers and account executives to finalize client proposals and deliverables.
• Assist in preparing renewal strategy documents and proposals, including benchmarking insights and supporting analytics.
• Partner across teams to ensure exceptional client service and successful deal execution.
• Assist in running excel reports and analysis focused on carrier trends, loss ratios, and renewal metrics, and help keep account lists, submission trackers and data records up to date.

• Early‑career professionals (0–3 years) years of experience in insurance, finance, consulting, analytics, or related field
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in excel and data‑driven tools
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and deadline management
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across broker, underwriting, and client service teams
• Willingness to obtain appropriate insurance licensing, if not already licensed
• Proficient in excel and PowerPoint with the ability to produce polished, client‑ready materials
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deal‑driven environment.
• Demonstrate a collaborative, team‑first mindset-we succeed together.

This position offers a true apprenticeship into brokerage, providing exposure to complex placements, transaction driven insurance solutions, and senior‑level deal execution. It is an ideal foundation for candidates seeking long‑term growth in commercial insurance advisory and brokerage leadership. You’ll gain exposure to high‑profile private capital transactions while developing technical expertise across multiple lines of coverage. At Howden, we invest in your growth, offering mentorship, training, and the opportunity to progress into more senior brokerage roles.

The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000- $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, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

• 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

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.

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*. *Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long‑term, minority growth‑equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold. The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.