Construction Producer

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 Construction practice in New York. This role focuses on new business development and client relationship management within the construction insurance vertical, including contractors, developers, and construction-related risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and develop new client relationships within the construction industry (general contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners)
• Build and manage a book of business, meeting or exceeding revenue and growth targets
• Structure and place insurance programs, including general liability, builder’s risk, surety, workers’ compensation, excess/umbrella, and other construction-specific coverages
• Collaborate with underwriters, account executives, and claims teams to deliver tailored risk management solutions
• Maintain strong carrier relationships to negotiate favorable terms and pricing for clients
• Stay current on construction industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks (e.g., wrap-up programs, subcontractor default insurance, cyber exposures in construction)
• Represent Howden at industry events, trade associations, and networking functions to build market presence
• Partner with internal teams to ensure high-quality service delivery and client retention

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Producer or Broker in commercial insurance, with a focus on construction
• Active NY Property & Casualty broker license (or ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated track record of new business production and revenue growth
• Deep understanding of construction-specific coverage lines (CGL, builder’s risk, surety, OCIP/CCIP wrap-ups)
• Established relationships within the New York construction and real estate development community
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; industry designations (CIC, CRIS, CPCU) a plus

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $300,000; actual base salary will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location. 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.

• 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 governance considerations into its business practices and encourages employee participation in sustainability initiatives.

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*.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations.

Permanent Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn 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.