Senior Vice President - Nuclear Energy Leader

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 insurance group, providing a broad range of insurance broking, reinsurance broking, and risk and underwriting services to clients worldwide. Howden operates across more than 100 countries and is employee-owned, meaning every colleague has a direct stake in the success of the business. This structure drives a shared commitment to client service, expertise, and long-term growth.

Why work at Howden?

Howden's people are at the center of its business model. As an employee-owned organization, colleagues share in the value they help create, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and long-term thinking. Howden invests in its workforce through structured development pathways, cross-functional exposure, and a global platform that supports career growth across geographies and business lines.

What is the role?

Howden is seeking a Senior Vice President – Nuclear Energy Leader to direct and grow its nuclear energy insurance and risk practice in North America. This role carries overall accountability for the performance, client relationships, and market positioning of Howden's nuclear energy specialty within its broking and risk advisory operations, acting as the senior-most representative for this specialty within the region. The successful candidate will combine deep knowledge of nuclear liability and property insurance markets with executive-level client advisory, business development, and leadership capability.

What will you be doing?

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the strategic direction for Howden's nuclear energy insurance and risk practice across North America.
• Identify and prioritize market opportunities across nuclear liability, property, and specialty insurance segments serving utilities, operators, and nuclear-adjacent industries.
• Represent Howden in industry associations, regulatory forums, and client-facing events related to nuclear energy risk and insurance.

Client and Business Development

• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with utilities, nuclear plant operators, nuclear pools, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead the development of proposals, placements, and client engagements for nuclear-related insurance and risk advisory services.
• Drive revenue growth and expand Howden's footprint within the nuclear energy insurance vertical.

Risk and Regulatory Oversight

• Provide senior-level guidance on risk, coverage, and compliance matters specific to nuclear energy liability, including applicable Price-Anderson Act, NRC, and DOE requirements as they relate to insurance and indemnification.
• Oversee the quality and technical integrity of nuclear-sector placements and advisory work delivered by Howden teams.
• Stay current on emerging nuclear technologies, policy developments, and insurance market conditions to inform Howden's offerings.

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and manage a team of nuclear sector specialists, client advisors, and broking professionals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other Howden business units to deliver integrated risk solutions to nuclear clients.
• Establish performance metrics and accountability structures for the nuclear energy practice.

What are we looking for?

• Significant senior-level experience in nuclear energy insurance or risk broking, including direct exposure to nuclear liability, property, or specialty insurance placements.
• Demonstrated track record of business development and P&L responsibility within insurance broking, risk advisory, or related financial services.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. nuclear regulatory and liability frameworks (Price-Anderson Act, NRC requirements, and related compliance considerations) as they affect insurance and risk placement.
• Established network of relationships within the nuclear energy industry, including utilities, operators, nuclear pools, and regulatory contacts.
• Proven executive leadership experience, including building and managing client-facing teams.
• Relevant insurance or risk management credentials (e.g., CPCU, ARM) preferred; bachelor's degree required.
• This is a fully remote role, with travel as required to serve clients and support regional operations.

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, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. 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 helping customers and communities transition to a more sustainable future. Sustainability is embedded in Howden's risk advisory approach, operations, and culture, reflecting its responsibility as a global insurance group to support clients navigating the energy transition — including the role of nuclear energy as a low-carbon power source.

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.

Permanent

About Us

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.