Director, Energy and Complex Risks

About the role

Howden, an independent global insurance broker, is looking for a Director of Energy and Complex Risks based at its Bangkok office (CW Tower, 39th floor). The role combines business development, technical risk advisory and insurance market development for energy and complex risks, with the aim of growing the portfolio and building a dedicated team and technical capability in Thailand.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new business across power generation, renewable energy, upstream and downstream energy and other complex risks, and build relationships with existing and target clients
• Support strategic accounts, tenders, renewals and client presentations, and identify cross-selling opportunities
• Act as a client-facing technical specialist, providing risk analysis, risk management advice and practical solutions, and collaborating with Howden Risk Engineering and regional specialists
• Build relationships with insurers, reinsurers and underwriters, and work with broking and specialty teams on placement and risk-transfer strategies
• Provide technical support on complex claims and help turn lessons learned into improved client risk management
• Deliver technically sound risk reports, improvement plans, RFP inputs and presentations, and position Howden Maxi as the preferred technical partner
• Engage with industry associations and professional networks, represent Howden at events, and collaborate with teams in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia

Required profile

• 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 commercial and insurance solutions
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative and hands-on, with strong ownership and accountability
• Strong communication skills in Thai and English