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Premium Finance Executive Director

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 mindset, 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 headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role ofPremium Finance Directorwithin Howden Retail UK & Ireland. This is a key position responsible for shaping and delivering our premium finance strategy, ensuring it supports our commercial goals while meeting regulatory and customer expectations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the development and execution of our premium finance strategy across multiple regions and business areas.

• Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure our premium finance offering is aligned with client needs and market opportunities.

• Managing relationships with finance providers and overseeing the technical delivery of our premium finance solutions.

• Keeping a close eye on market trends, regulatory developments, and financial performance to ensure we remain competitive and compliant.

• Supporting our sales and operational teams with expert insight and guidance.

• Leading a small team and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

• Managing supplier relationships and negotiating terms where needed.

What we’re looking for:

• A strong strategic thinker with a solid grasp of finance, economics, and the insurance sector.

• Experience in premium finance or a closely related area, ideally with exposure to regulatory frameworks such as SMCR.

• A track record of delivering long-term strategic initiatives and adapting them over time.

• Confident working with senior stakeholders and presenting complex information clearly.

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach to working across teams.

This is a certified role under SMCR, with delegated responsibility from the CEOs for compliance and regulatory outcomes related to premium finance .

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.

About Us

Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 17,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $38bn of premiums for our clients.

Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold.

The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.