Broker Associate - Private Capital

Overview

Who are we? Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, with 23,000 employees across 56 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for our culture and values. We offer work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering, and a collaborative international team.

Role: Broker Associate – Private Capital

Location: St. Louis, MO or New York, NY

Howden is a collective of talented people worldwide. Our culture, service quality, and growth come from a people-first approach.

The Associate Broker supports senior brokers in the placement and servicing of commercial insurance programs with a focus on private equity-backed insurance placements. This role provides analytical, marketing, and execution support across renewals and new business. The Associate Broker assists with renewal lifecycle tasks, including preparing client presentations, coverage comparisons, market submissions, analyzing carrier terms and pricing, and supporting overall placement execution.

This role is a foundational step toward a long-term career in commercial insurance brokerage and advisory leadership.

• Support senior brokers in structuring and placing private equity 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 due diligence project managers 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) with 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
• 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

This position offers an apprenticeship into brokerage, exposure to complex placements, transaction-driven insurance solutions, and senior-level deal execution. It is a foundation for 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 opportunities to progress into more senior brokerage roles.

The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 to $130,000+, depending on experience and location.

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus. 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

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity and seek individuals who share our values. We are looking for people who are brave enough to try something new, support each other in everyday moments and bigger challenges, and are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align with your needs. This includes adjustments such as flexible hours or hybrid working where possible.

If you’re excited by this role but have doubts about fit, please apply—if your profile matches the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to discuss 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.