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 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.
Who are we?
Howden is a global, employee-owned insurance group operating across more than 50 territories, with a presence spanning broking, underwriting, and risk management services. Howden combines international scale with local specialization, and ownership structure extends broadly across its employee base.
Why work at Howden?
Howden operates with a culture built on collaboration, technical expertise, and long-term relationship building with clients and carrier partners. Employees are provided access to development resources, industry training, and cross-functional collaboration across Howden’s global network. The employee-ownership model aligns individual performance with the organization’s overall results.
What is the role?
Howden is seeking a Producer to join its Health & Benefits team in Houston. This role is responsible for generating new business, managing an existing book of employee benefits accounts, and building relationships with clients and carrier partners across the region.
What will you be doing?
New Business Development
Identify, pursue, and close new Health & Benefits accounts within the assigned territory
Develop and execute a prospecting strategy using referral networks, carrier relationships, and market research
Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, and renewal strategies to prospective clients
Account Management
Maintain and grow an assigned book of Health & Benefits business
Coordinate with account executives, benefits consultants, and compliance teams to service client accounts
Conduct periodic account reviews to identify coverage gaps, cross-sell opportunities, and retention risks
Relationship Management
Build and maintain relationships with carrier partners, underwriters, and other market contacts
Represent Howden at industry events, trade associations, and client functions
Stay current on market trends, regulatory developments (e.g., ACA, ERISA), and competitor activity within the Health & Benefits segment
What are we looking for?
Active Health & Benefits (Life, Accident & Health) producer license in Texas (or ability to obtain within a defined period)
Demonstrated track record of new business production within employee benefits accounts
Established network of referral sources and/or carrier relationships within the Houston market
Strong working knowledge of group health, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits products
Professional designations (CEBS, GBA, REBC, or equivalent) preferred but not required
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to prospective and existing clients
Compensation and Benefits
This role is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a commission-based incentive program. Howden also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible Paid Time Off and paid parental leave
Life and Disability insurance
Our sustainability promise
Howden is committed to operating sustainably and to supporting the communities in which it operates. The organization integrates environmental, social, and…