Who are we?

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.

Howden Hellas, a leading multinational Insurance and Reinsurance Broker in Greece is growing and we are seeking a dynamic and driven insurance professional to join our team as : MARINE INSURANCE BROKER

📍 Location: Athens   💼 Full-time | Permanent

Role Summary:

As part of our team, you will be responsible for supporting clients in finding the most suitable marine insurance solutions to protect their vessels, cargo and maritime operations from potential maritime risks and losses. Acting as the main contact for clients, delivering high service standards ensuring full compliance with policy and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and handling a portfolio of clients, achieving the team’s targets for new business and renewal/retention of current clients, ensuring timeframes and deliverables are met.
• Dealing with clients, identifying, evaluating, and presenting their marine risk exposure, providing tailored marine insurance solutions.
• Supporting clients during the marine risk assessment and underwriting process.
• Placing new business, reviewing and negotiating complex marine insurance policies to mitigate risk exposure.
• Collecting insurance information, preparing broking slips and underwriting submissions.
• Cultivating and maintaining excellent client relationships; arranging and attending meetings, conducting in-depth discussions and developing a positive business relationship built on mutual trust.
• Ensuring that the company’s workflow systems are updated promptly to reflect the current status of any risk.
• Working side by side and in close collaboration with our Sales team ensuring timeframes are met.
• Liaising with the various divisions to provide client-centric solutions and keep all relevant parties informed regarding account status and general business issues.
• Keeping up to date with developments in the marine insurance market.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and internal procedures.

 Requirements:

 • BSc in Insurance Science, Economics, Maritime Studies, or related field. MSc will be considered an asset.
•  More than 5 years of experience in Marine Insurance / Marine Risks.

• Excellent English command and Computer skills (MS Office).
• Strong negotiation skills, striving for high customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.

To apply for the job:

[email protected]

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.