Senior Broker - Real Estate

Howden • New York, NY

2d • $175,000 - $275,000

About The Position

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 23,000 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.

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 mind-set , and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 20,000 employees spanning over 100 countries. Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That’s Howden.

We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Senior Broker – Real Estate Casualty to lead and expand casualty placements for a diverse portfolio of New York based real estate clients. This senior level role demands deep technical expertise , strong market relationships, and the ability to craft strategic risk solutions across complex property and casualty exposures. This mid-to-senior level role requires solid technical knowledge, strong market awareness, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to deliver high ‑ quality broking solutions.

Requirements

• 5–16 years of casualty broking experience, with a clear concentration in real estate accounts and property focused risk profiles.
• Proven ability to independently manage and lead complex real estate casualty programs, including large portfolios, development projects, and law sensitive exposures.
• Strong technical expertise in coverage structures, program design, market negotiation, and placement strategy within the real estate sector.
• Demonstrated compete nce in building and presenting submissions, navigating underwriting requirements, and driving renewal outcomes with minimal oversight.
• Experience pitching and responding to RFPs, with the ability to articulate value propositions and differentiate broking capabilities.
• Strong understanding of real estate risk , contractual risk transfer, and sophisticated risk management frameworks.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead broking efforts for real estate casualty accounts, acting as the primary broker and client contact.
• Manage and run accounts independently, ensuring seamless service delivery and strategic oversight.
• Develop comprehensive insurance submissions, collaborating with support teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct loss analytics to identify trends, root causes, and cost drivers across client portfolios.
• Negotiate insurance programs with carriers to secure optimal coverage, pricing, and terms.
• Recommend best-in-class coverage structures, tailored to sophisticated real estate risk profiles.
• Specialize in real estate casualty risk and co mplex risk management needs.
• Pitch and respond to RFPs, crafting tailored proposals that showcase broking expertise , market access, and value-added services.
• Leverage deep understanding of re al estate operations and exposures .
• M aintain flexibility to work across varying account sizes and complexities, including non-real estate accounts when needed.
• Mentor junior brokers, sharing expertise and guiding their development in real estate casualty.
• Work closely with internal teams (account managers, analysts, legal advisors) to deliver cohesive client solutions.
• Support submission preparation, ensuring all documentation meets underwriting standards and client expectations.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed