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.
Profile: Kelly Ogley, Howden – Growth strategy
Kelly Ogley, CEO of Howden Consumer and Local Commercial, outlines the firm’s growth strategy and urges women to back themselves.
News analysis: Employee ownership – how does it work for brokers?
Towards the end of 2023, Thomas Carroll became the latest broker to become employee-owned. Ida Axling looks at the benefits of the model for intermediaries and how the sale of Ten to Acrisure busted one myth that they cannot be sold.
Simon McGinn builds Dual team with Allianz’s Catherine Dixon as CUO
Dual UK has appointed Catherine Dixon as chief underwriting officer and Rob Corner to the new role of chief distribution officer, reporting to CEO Simon McGinn.
People Moves: 5 – 9 February 2024
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Deals and organic growth boost Howden revenue to £2.44bn
Howden grew revenue by 33% to £2.44bn in the year ended 30 September 2023 on the back of 56 acquisitions and 13% organic growth.
Interactive insurance broker UK M&A Map 2024
In 2023, Insurance Age reported on 114 UK broker deals with Brown & Brown Europe leading the way with 21.
People Moves: 29 January – 2 February 2024
Keep up to date with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Howden buys AHR Consultants
Howden has bought Rugby-based AHR Consultants, bolstering its risk management capabilities in the UK.
Howden claims “first of its kind” with carbon capture and storage insurance facility launch
Howden has launched a product that it claimed will “unlock vital investment to support the global transition to net zero”.
Howden buys Scottish broker Laurie Ross
Howden has bought Glasgow-headquartered personal and commercial lines broker Laurie Ross.
Howden expands presence in Wales
Howden has opened a new office in Swansea, as part of its commitment to strengthen its position in the South and West Wales region.
Reich posts flat turnover and lower profits as sale costs bite
Reich Insurance Brokers grew turnover by a ‘marginal’ 1% to £14.82m in the year of its sale to Howden.
Review of the Year 2023: CGI and Acrisure’s Andy Fairchild
CGI brand ambassador and Acrisure networks chairman and retail broking adviser Andy Fairchild celebrates one of life’s nice guys getting to lead the way, and a rebranding handled sensitively with real clarity and purpose.
How is broker M&A shaping up for acquirers and consolidators in 2024
With Insurance Age reporting on more than 100 broking deals alone in 2023, there still seems to be a healthy appetite for mergers and acquisitions in the sector. Saxon East reflects on the last 12 months and asks what the future has in store for further…
Martyn’s Law to usher in new era of terrorism risk mitigation and management
New legislation aimed at protecting premises from terrorism attacks might be thin on detail. But brokers need be prepared to assess how it will impact their clients over the coming months, as Edward Murray discovers.
World Cup 2022 linked to rise in injury severity, claims Howden
The 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar [20 November to 18 December] resulted in an overall increase in injury severity for players in Europe’s top five leagues.
People Moves: 13 – 17 November
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Howden Scotland adds Glasgow-based broker
Howden Scotland, formerly known as Bruce Stevenson, has acquired Glasgow-based Neilson Laurence & Neil.
Market Moves: October 2023
All the latest key personnel moves across the insurance market.
Headline makers – October 2023
The hottest stories from 1 to 30 September.
Top 100 UK Insurance Brokers 2023: Introduction
Welcome to the Top 100 UK Insurance Brokers, which Insurance Age has put together for a second year running with the help of Insuramore.
Top 100 UK Brokers 2023: Directory – £500m – £600m
Howden Group – WTW
Editor's letter: Howden has a plan, but that does not involve ‘A-Plan’
Another long-standing insurance brand has disappeared from the high street.
A-Plan and Aston Lark names disappear with Howden rebrand
Howden has rebranded A-Plan and Aston Lark, introducing its own name to 215 locations across the UK and Ireland.