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.
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 replaces Douglas as climate and resilience lead with new impact officer
Howden has appointed Nick Stace OBE to the newly created role of chief global impact officer.
Howden hires from Gallagher to target $600m space insurance market
Howden has established a new dedicated space insurance capability led by industry veteran Clive Strickland.
Podcast: Reid and Clegg present Double Indemnity, episode five – Howden’s Peter Blanc
Peter Blanc, head of global M&A at Howden, sits down with industry provocateurs Stuart Reid and Toby Clegg to run the rule over the state of the market in the latest edition of Insurance Age’s Double Indemnity podcast.
Howden acquires Aviva-backed Scottish insurance scheme
Howden has agreed to acquire the insurance services from the Church of Scotland, following a strategic review of its insurance provision.
Magenta signs MNW capacity deal with Zurich
Magenta, part of Howden-owned Dual UK, has signed a deal with Zurich to provide capacity for its mid-net-worth home insurance product.
Howden expands employee benefits arm with acquisition
Howden has agreed to acquire the employee benefits consultancy arm of wealth management group Evelyn Partners, expanding its offering following the purchase of Barnett Waddingham earlier this year.
Dalby to lead at Howden as Ogley exits
Mike Dalby has been appointed CEO of Howden consumer and local commercial to lead its UK high street business with immediate effect as Kelly Ogley leaves the business.
Acrisure adds three to UK senior leadership team
Acrisure UK Retail has confirmed the recruitment of Rowanne Dicker as head of UK retail markets and placement, Rob White as chief risk and compliance officer, and David Cramp as chief revenue officer.
UK Broker Awards winners 2025: Lickens, AllClear, Everywhen and Insuretec.com among those crowned
AllClear scooped the Broker of the Year award, and Clear Group executive chairman Howard Lickens won the Achievement Award, at the UK Broker Awards last night in Birmingham.
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Howden expands into North Wales with latest buy
Howden has purchased Llandudno, North Wales-based broker, Gott & Wynne, expanding its presence into the region.
Howden opens West Sussex office
Howden has opened an office in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, following the appointment of Joe Clarke as branch director.
People Moves: 8 – 12 September 2025
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Former Bletchley director Angela Irvine joins Howden
Angela Irvine, former Bletchley sales director, has been appointed regional sales director at Howden based in its Birmingham office.
Gracechurch: Lockton on the up, disrupting ‘Big 5’ in 2025 broker ranking
Marsh, Aon and Howden continue to feature as the most respected brokers in the London market, according to an annual ranking from research consultancy Gracechurch.
Miller recruits exec from Howden for new major role
Miller has recruited Paul Cumberland as chief broking officer, a newly created global role reporting directly to James Hands, group CEO.
Howden reprices around $4.1bn debt, saving $8m a year
Howden Group has confirmed a debt repricing of around $4.1bn (£3.05bn), saving approximately $8m a year, in a transaction that completed on 8 August.
People Moves: 4 – 8 August 2025
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
UK Broker Awards 2025 shortlist revealed
Today Insurance Age can reveal the shortlist for the 2025 UK Broker Awards.
Shuker moves to deputy chair, succeeded by Kennedy as CEO of Howden UK and Ireland
Robert Kennedy has been named CEO of Howden UK and Ireland to take up the role on 1 October, when Carl Shuker will become deputy chairman.