Producer
- Location
- Remote - Pennsylvania
- Work mode
- Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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 Life Sciences practice in Philadelphia. This role is responsible for generating new business, managing an existing book of life sciences accounts, and building relationships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and other life sciences clients and carrier partners.
What will you be doing? New Business Development
• Identify, pursue, and close new business within the life sciences sector, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and clinical research organizations
- Identify, pursue, and close new business within the life sciences sector, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and clinical research organizations
- Develop and execute a prospecting strategy leveraging referral networks, carrier relationships, industry associations, and market research specific to the life sciences space
- Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, and renewal strategies addressing complex coverage needs, including product liability, clinical trials, and professional/technology liability exposures
• Maintain and grow an assigned book of life sciences business
- Maintain and grow an assigned book of life sciences business
- Coordinate with account executives, underwriters, and claims teams to service client accounts
- Conduct periodic account reviews to identify coverage gaps, cross-sell opportunities, and retention risks specific to evolving regulatory and product-development exposures
- Build and maintain relationships with carrier partners, underwriters, and specialty market contacts serving the life sciences industry
- Represent Howden at industry events, trade associations, and client functions related to life sciences and biotech
- Stay current on market trends, regulatory developments (e.g., FDA approval pipelines), and competitor activity within the life sciences insurance segment
What are we looking for?
- Active Property & Casualty producer license in Pennsylvania (or ability to obtain within a defined period)
- Demonstrated track record of new business production within the life sciences or related specialty insurance segment
- Established network of referral sources and/or carrier relationships within the life sciences industry
- Strong working knowledge of coverage lines relevant to life sciences, including product liability, clinical trials liability, and professional/technology liability
- Professional designations (CIC, CPCU, CRM, 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 The expected base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $400,000; 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. 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 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*.
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
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Posted 29 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job