
Howden Group
4 weeks ago
Position / Business Accountability:
At the micro level the role involves:
Business Development & Pipeline Growth:
- Identify and prospect potential corporate clients-including large enterprises and SMEs-across India.
- Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline and strategy.
Needs Assessment & Risk Analysis:
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, understand clients' business and insurance needs, and identify gaps in existing coverage.
Solution Design & Proposals:
- Develop and present insurance broking proposals-covering fire, marine, engineering, cyber, liability, employee benefits, and more.
- Collaborate with underwriters to negotiate optimal coverage and premiums on behalf of clients.
Negotiation & Deal Closure:
- Engage with corporate decision-makers to finalize agreements-ensuring favorable terms and meeting contract KPIs and revenue objectives.
Relationship Management & Retention:
- Serve as the primary contact for corporate clients.
- Provide advisory services including renewals, claims support and upsell opportunities.
- Maintain high satisfaction levels and foster long-term engagement.
Market Research & Competitive Intelligence:
- Monitor insurance industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor behavior to adjust sales approaches and identify growth opportunities.
Reporting & Sales Analytics:
- Track performance against sales KPIs and revenue forecasts.
- Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and market analysis for senior management.
Desirable Competencies:
- Established corporate client network and industry contacts.
- Track record of consistently exceeding sales targets and closing large accounts.
- Ability to mentor junior team members and lead through influence.
- Familiarity with financial/broking software and sales analytics tools.
- Willingness to travel for client engagement and expansion activities.
Professional Experience
- 5-15 years of experience in corporate insurance sales or broking.
- Demonstrated understanding of broking dynamics, underwriting collaborations, and domain expertise across general insurance lines.
Qualifications & Experience:
Educational Background:
- Any bachelor's degree or equivalent. MBA or advanced certifications (e.AIII, FIAI, CII, CPCU) preferred.