Director Energy and Complex

About the Company

At Howden, we employ talented individuals and empower them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers. The entrepreneurial atmosphere is one of the biggest reasons people love to work for us. We are a leading independent, global insurance brokers but have a noticeably flat hierarchy. It doesn't matter how junior or senior, anyone with a good idea will be heard. This means our employees can shape their own career paths and determine their own success. This atmosphere attracts the brightest talent in the market. If that includes you, get in touch.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Client Management
• Develop new business across Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Upstream & Downstream Energy and other Complex Risks.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and target clients.
• Identify and pursue opportunities in Thailand and selected regional markets.
• Support strategic accounts, tenders, renewal strategies and client presentations.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across Howden’s wider capabilities.
• Technical & Risk Advisory
• Act as a client-facing technical specialist for Energy and Complex Risks.
• Provide technical risk analysis, risk management advice and practical solutions.
• Support clients in improving risk quality and presenting risks effectively to insurance markets.
• Conduct and collaborate with Howden Risk Engineering and regional specialists where additional expertise is required.
• Insurance Market Development
• Build strong relationships with local, regional and international insurers, reinsurers and underwriters.
• Develop knowledge of market appetite, capacity and technical requirements.
• Work with Howden’s broking and Specialty teams to develop effective placement and risk-transfer strategies.
• Claims & Technical Support
• Provide technical support on complex claims.
• Work with clients, insurers, loss adjusters, engineers and Howden Claims teams to support effective claim resolution.
• Apply lessons learned from claims to improve clients’ future risk management.
• Client Service Excellence
• Ensure all deliverables (risk reports, improvement plans, RFP inputs, presentations) are technically sound, well-structured, and client-centric.
• Build long-term trust through consistent technical advocacy and transparent communication.
• Position Howden Maxi as the preferred technical partner for insurers, reinsurers, and corporate clients.
• Industry & Howden Network
• Build relationships with Energy, Power and relevant industry associations and professional networks.
• Represent Howden at industry events, technical forums and client activities.
• Collaborate with Howden teams in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and across the region.
• Other Duties
• Perform any other assignments as may be assigned by superior to support the company’s business objectives and growth.

Key Expectations

• Grow Howden’s Energy & Complex Risks portfolio and new-business pipeline.
• Strengthen strategic client and insurance market relationships.
• Create technical differentiation beyond traditional insurance broking.
• Develop opportunities across PowerGen, Renewable Energy, Upstream, Downstream and other complex/high-hazard industries.
• Work collaboratively and hands-on, with strong ownership and accountability.
• Contribute over time to building a dedicated Energy & Complex Risks team and technical capability in Thailand.

Experience & Skills

• Strong technical background in Energy, Power Generation, Engineering or complex industrial risks.
• Good understanding of operational, engineering and insurance risks.
• Strong client relationship, networking and business development capabilities.
• Ability to translate technical knowledge into practical commercial and insurance solutions.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative and comfortable working in a hands-on environment.
• Strong communication skills in Thai and English.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to identify, shape and convert business opportunities by connecting industry trends, client needs, technical risks and insurance-market solutions.
• Consultative and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-making.