Howden
Howden is a global insurance intermediary group with employee ownership at its heart. Founded in 1994, it provides insurance broking, reinsurance broking and underwriting services and solutions to clients ranging from individuals to the largest multinational companies.
The group operates in 56 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the USA, Australia and New Zealand, employing 22,000 people and handling $47bn (USD) of premium on behalf of clients.
Revenue growth across two Howden broking arms in the UK as staffing shifts
Howden UK and A-Plan have both reported revenue growth as the group reshuffled staff and businesses, according to Companies House filings.
Howden eyeing up pet insurance and travel expansion – Mike Dalby
Howden is considering branching out into pet insurance and expanding further into travel, according to Mike Dalby, CEO of Howden consumer.
PIB and Howden court case rolls on with hearing set for February 2027
The High Court case centred on PIB accusing Howden of poaching a double digit-strong team moved forward last week with a hearing date set for February next year.
People Moves: 1 – 5 June 2026
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Roundtable: High noon in commercial combined’s ‘Wild West’
Brokers say falling premiums may look like easy pickings, but erratic insurer appetite and patchy service may mean a painful reckoning ahead.
Alan Boswell rated top broker for online visibility and reputation
Alan Boswell has been ranked the broker with the best online visibility and public reputation according to a new report.
Analysis: Does Intact’s investment in UKGI signal a new era of insurer broker buys?
In 2025 the parent company of Top 100 UK broker Adler Fairways secured financial backing from Intact Financial Corporation. Insurer investments in brokers are nothing new, but the trend over the last decade has been divestments which raise the big…
Howden lifts the lid on MGA sale valuations
The UK remains the largest European market for MGAs, with gross written premium estimated at approximately £7.2bn in 2025, up around 20% year-on-year (2024: £6.3bn).
Dual expands social care proposition
Dual UK has enhanced its social care proposition providing cover for the operational and regulatory requirements of children’s homes and special education needs schools.
Regional Review: Channel Islands – small but strong
For a small jurisdiction, the Channel Islands have a strong broker market, according to regional experts, as large names have made acquisitions with capacity, appetite and recruitment key issues.
Howden diversifies with new arm on back of acquisition
Howden has agreed to acquire the insurance and financial services consulting team of Hymans Robertson, marking the formal launch of Howden Insurance Actuarial and Longevity.
Dual UK enters credit risk insurance market
Dual UK has rolled out long-term credit risk insurance with an AA- rated policy it claimed can support cross-border trade.
Aon leader Kus named new chair of Liiba
Tracy-Lee Kus, CEO of Aon’s global broking centre, has been appointed chair of the London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association succeeding Howden’s Andy Bragoli.
Ex-Howden boss heads team of 14 at new cyber broker
Sodalis Capital, the recently created investment venture focused on international insurance intermediaries, has launched its first broking start-up in Brecon Specialty.
People Moves: 2 – 6 March 2026
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Andrew McGee named Howden Retail chief broking officer
Howden UK and Ireland Retail has appointed Andrew McGee as chief broking officer.
Howden confirms $703m bond raise
Howden has confirmed its latest fund raise to bolster funding available for future growth investments.
Survey: Rebuilding trust in commercial combined
Commercial combined etrade was meant to simplify placement. Instead, brokers say rigid systems, slow referrals and automated declines are making one of the market’s most important products harder to trade. Martin Friel reports
Howden expands presence in the Channel Islands with broker buy
Howden has purchased retail insurance broker Polygon Insurance Brokers (PIBL), growing its presence in the Channel Islands.
The numbers that reveal the true extent of the 2025 broker deal slump
The number of UK broker deals halved in 2025 to the lowest level in the three years since Insurance Age started its interactive map series, with the fall coming despite the number of buyers remaining steady.
MyFirst partners with Howden for young driver service
Howden has joined forces with MyFirst as its young driver partner to provide a “tailored service" across its local UK branches.