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Managing Director – Private Equity Insurance
Location: New York, NY
Business Unit: Howden Private Capital

Overview

Howden Private Capital is a leading specialist insurance broker delivering innovative risk transfer solutions across Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax, Contingent Risks, and Structured Credit.

The Managing Director will serve as a senior commercial leader and trusted advisor to private equity clients, responsible for originating, structuring, and executing complex insurance solutions that support transactions, portfolio management, and fund-level strategies.

This role sits at the intersection of private equity, capital markets, and insurance, delivering bespoke solutions that unlock value, mitigate downside risk, and enhance transaction outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
1. Revenue Generation & Client Leadership

• Originate and lead new business opportunities with private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and credit investors

• Build and maintain senior relationships across:

• Private equity firms

• Investment banks

• Legal advisors

• Corporate development teams

• Act as a lead advisor on transaction insurance placements (e.g., RWI, tax, contingent risk)

• Drive cross-selling across Howden’s broader capabilities, including structured credit and portfolio solutions

2. Transaction Execution & Advisory

• Lead end-to-end execution of insurance solutions across the deal lifecycle:

• Pre-signing structuring

• Due diligence support

• Placement and negotiation

• Post-close advisory

• Provide strategic advice on insurability, risk allocation, and policy structure

• Oversee underwriting engagement and negotiation to secure optimal pricing and coverage terms

• Ensure delivery of best-in-class policy wording and risk transfer outcomes

3. Market Leadership & Strategic Positioning

• Leverage deep relationships with global insurance carriers and capital providers to drive competitive advantage

• Identify emerging trends across:

• Private equity deal structures

• Insurance market capacity

• Alternative risk transfer solutions

• Contribute to product innovation and development of bespoke insurance structures

• Position Howden as a market leader in private equity insurance solutions

4. Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level professionals across deal teams

• Collaborate cross-functionally with:

• M&A insurance specialists

• Credit and structured solutions teams

• Global Howden offices

• Drive a high-performance, client-first culture

5. Operational & Risk Oversight

• Maintain accountability for deal economics, pipeline management, and revenue forecasting

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards

• Oversee quality and consistency of deliverables, including:

• Client presentations

• Diligence reports

• Placement documentation

Qualifications & Experience
Required

• 7–10+ years of experience in:

• Transactional insurance (RWI, tax, contingent risk), OR

• Investment banking / private equity with strong insurance exposure

• Proven track record of originating and closing complex, high-value transactions

• Deep relationships within the private equity and M&A ecosystem

• Strong understanding of:

• Deal structures and purchase agreements

• Risk allocation in transactions

• Insurance market dynamics

Preferred

• Experience working with global insurance carriers and underwriting processes<