Reinsurance Broker

Are you a non-life insurance broker or do you have experience in reinsurance? Are you looking to join an organisation in a dynamic stage of global expansion? We are looking for creative and innovative individuals who will join us and be instrumental in our growth.

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 mind-set 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 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.

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Working at Howden Re

At Howden Re, we’re on a mission to do things differently. Our no silo approach, elite team, and clear focus on innovation and relentless execution means our clients are at the heart of all we do.

As a big 4 global reinsurance broker we deliberately avoid the one-size-fits-all approach, committing to creating bespoke solutions that address the unique challenges of a modern and dynamic marketplace. Our team is empowered to drive progress, creating opportunities for career and personal development, unlocking new value for clients, fostering long-term partnerships and using the collective power of Howden to change how the world sees risk and insurance.

When you join Howden Re, you become part of a vibrant and entrepreneurial workplace culture that prioritises collaboration, ownership, and shared success. Here your contributions will directly impact our mission to be the global partner of choice in reinsurance and strategic advisory.

Be a part of Howden Re’s exciting journey. Together, we are shaping the future of reinsurance.

The Role

As a Reinsurance Broker, you will be a part of the Nordic reinsurance team, based in Stockholm, which currently consists of 15 colleagues – Analysts, Client Coordinators, and Brokers. You will also collaborate closely with our colleagues at Howden Re in London and broader Europe.

Your focus will be on growing and retaining business while acting as a key representative of the company. The role will also involve travel – to our clients headquarters in London, and to reinsurance companies across Europe.

Your responsibilities as a Reinsurance Broker includes working with Howden Re’s current and prospective clients.

• Identify and seize opportunities to expand the Nordic team’s portfolio
• Support new business initiatives and manage client renewals
• Negotiate with markets to secure the best quality, service, and price
• Create and review reinsurance documentation for clients
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and business partners.
• Stay informed about reinsurance market trends to enhance service delivery
• Represent Howden Re professionally, providing top-tier reinsurance services
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Oversee administrative processes to maintain high service standards.

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings extensive experience as an insurance broker (non-life) either from company or broker side and is eager to develop within reinsurance.
• Deep understanding of reinsurance or insurance market dynamics and product knowledge
• Strong customer focus and communication skills.
• High level of numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage tight deadlines
• Demonstrates trustworthiness and the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships—both internally and externally.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written, is required. Knowledge of any Nordic language is a plus.

To succeed in this role you need to be highly driven, proactive, and able to work both independently and as a strong contributor to the team.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define.

Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges.

And we know that separate home and work lives don’t really exist. If you’re happy and healthy at home, you’re more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That’s why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives.

Application and contact information

In this recruitment process, we review applications continuously. Welcome with your application as soon as possible. Last day to apply for this position is 2025-03-28. For questions about the recruitment process or application please contact: Marie-Louise Skoog, FörsäkringsTalanger, marie-louise@forsakringstalanger.se

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