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 23,000 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.

Role: Senior Broker - Real Estate

Location: New York, New York

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 20,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.  

Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That’s Howden.  

Why work at Howden?  

We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will.  

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.  

What is the role?  

We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Senior Broker – Real Estate Casualty to lead and expand casualty placements for a diverse portfolio of New York based real estate clients. This senior level role demands deep technical expertise, strong market relationships, and the ability to craft strategic risk solutions across complex property and casualty exposures. This mid-to-senior level role requires solid technical knowledge, strong market awareness, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to deliver high‑quality broking solutions. 

What will you be doing?  

• 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.