Howden · 16 hours ago
Senior Broker - Real Estate
New York, NY Office
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $275K/yr
5+ years expHowden is a global insurance group that emphasizes employee ownership and collaboration. They are seeking an experienced Senior Broker to lead and expand casualty placements for real estate clients in New York, requiring deep technical expertise and strong market relationships.
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Responsibilities
Lead broking efforts for real estate casualty accounts, acting as the primary broker and client contact
Manage and run accounts independently, ensuring seamless service delivery and strategic oversight
Develop comprehensive insurance submissions, collaborating with support teams to ensure accuracy and completeness
Conduct loss analytics to identify trends, root causes, and cost drivers across client portfolios
Negotiate insurance programs with carriers to secure optimal coverage, pricing, and terms
Recommend best-in-class coverage structures, tailored to sophisticated real estate risk profiles
Specialize in real estate casualty risk and complex risk management needs
Pitch and respond to RFPs, crafting tailored proposals that showcase broking expertise, market access, and value-added services
Leverage deep understanding of real estate operations and exposures
Maintain flexibility to work across varying account sizes and complexities, including non-real estate accounts when needed
Mentor junior brokers, sharing expertise and guiding their development in real estate casualty
Work closely with internal teams (account managers, analysts, legal advisors) to deliver cohesive client solutions
Support submission preparation, ensuring all documentation meets underwriting standards and client expectations
Qualification
Required
5–16 years of casualty broking experience, with a clear concentration in real estate accounts and property focused risk profiles
Proven ability to independently manage and lead complex real estate casualty programs, including large portfolios, development projects, and law sensitive exposures
Strong technical expertise in coverage structures, program design, market negotiation, and placement strategy within the real estate sector
Demonstrated competence in building and presenting submissions, navigating underwriting requirements, and driving renewal outcomes with minimal oversight
Experience pitching and responding to RFPs, with the ability to articulate value propositions and differentiate broking capabilities
Strong understanding of real estate risk, contractual risk transfer, and sophisticated risk management frameworks
Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
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
Company
Howden
We’re Howden, the people first insurance group with employee ownership at its heart.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amit Agarwal
Chief Executive Officer
Atinc Yilmaz
Howden Europe Regional CEO for Turkey & Central Asia | Europe EXCOM member
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