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Howden

Contract Drafter

New York – 1350 Avenue Of The Americas

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Oct 2026

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the posting

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. ​ ​

About Role

Primary Responsibilities

  • As an Contract Drafter, you will learn to create, develop and maintain reinsurance contract documentation and develop knowledge of insurance/reinsurance concepts you will use to assist broker teams with myriad projects.
  • Under supervision of experienced contract drafters, learn to draft reinsurance contracts, interests and liabilities agreements and related documents in coordination with brokers, clients and reinsurers.
  • Develop knowledge to ensure contract wording reflects intent of reinsurance negotiations.
  • Participate in Request for Proposal and sales presentations by collaborating to recommend coverage and wording enhancements.
  • Promote, build and maintain relationships with brokers, clients and reinsurers. Understand issues, resolve problems and review working practices.
  • Participate in department meetings to share opinions, ideas, knowledge and solutions, and work to maintain best practices.
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Four Year College Degree (B.S. or B.A.) or equivalent experience

Law Degree (J.D.) helpful but not required

0-5 years of experience with reinsurance contracts

Extensive MS Word experience and expertise

Experience with Adobe and Microsoft Office products

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent organization skills

Legally authorized to work in the US

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