Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd

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. 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 A Reinsurance Broker specialising in delegated authority and reinsurance placements advises MGAs, program administrators, and carriers on designing, structuring, and securing the capacity they need to grow sustainably.The role involves analysing underwriting performance, developing optimal reinsurance structures, and presenting programs to global reinsurers to negotiate the best possible terms. It requires deep expertise in delegated authority governance, strong market relationships, and the ability to translate complex data and underwriting strategies into compelling placement narratives.Ultimately, the broker acts as a strategic partner-supporting clients with capacity solutions, portfolio insights, and market guidance throughout the lifecycle of their programs.• Design and structure reinsurance programmes including quota share, excess of loss, stop loss, and hybrid solutions tailored to MGA and carrier needs. • Analyse underwriting, financial, and exposure data to support programme design and inform reinsurer discussions. • Present delegated authority programmes to markets, articulating underwriting strategy, performance, and operational controls. • Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, and coverage with reinsurers to secure optimal capacity for clients. • Build and maintain strong relationships with reinsurers, carriers, and other capacity providers. • Provide expertise in delegated authority governance, including binder management, due diligence, reporting standards, and bordereaux workflows. • Support clients in establishing and managing MGA/carrier partnerships, ensuring appropriate oversight and transparency. • Monitor programme performance throughout the contract period, providing regular reporting, KPIs, and insights to clients and markets. • Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities to enhance portfolio performance or respond to market shifts. • Coordinate renewals, ensuring continuity of capacity and improved terms where possible. • Stay informed on reinsurance market dynamics, regulatory developments, and capital trends affecting delegated authority business. • Collaborate with internal analytics, actuarial, legal, and specialty teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. • Support clients with strategic growth initiatives, including new product launches, territorial expansion, or distribution changes. • Ensure contract accuracy, compliance, and governance across all delegated authority and reinsurance agreements. We are looking for someone who has: • Strong technical understanding of reinsurance structures (quota share, XOL, stop loss, aggregate, hybrid programmes). • Detailed knowledge of delegated authority frameworks including binder governance, bordereaux management, and reporting requirements. • High level of numerical, analytical, and financial modelling capability. • Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging with clients and markets. • Strong negotiation and market advocacy skills. • Proven experience in reinsurance broking, ideally within delegated authority/programs. • Successful track record placing reinsurance capacity with Lloyd's, company markets, and alternative capital providers. • Experience working directly with MGAs, program administrators, or delegated underwriting teams. • Experience negotiating terms, pricing, and coverage with underwriters. • Experience managing renewals and supporting programme lifecycle activities.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.Permanent