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.
Aston Lark reveals growth in final year before sale to Howden
Aston Lark has posted a 72% rise in revenue at group level to £157.6m in 2021 with organic growth in commission and fees coming in at 11%.
BMS offsets backdated greenhouse gas emissions
BMS Group has moved to offset backdated greenhouse gas emissions arising from energy consumption in its offices, by its employees working from home, and through business travel and hotel stays for the past four years.
People Moves: 3-7 October 2022
Follow the latest personnel changes in the insurance industry.
UK Broker Awards 2022: Achievement Award
David Howden is at the helm of a multi-billion-dollar global business on a fast-paced consolidation spree, all the while campaigning for better self-regulation across the industry and greater disaster relief
Ex First Central UK CEO Andy James launches motor provider Zixty
Andy James, previously UK CEO at First Central, has launched app-based motor insurance provider Zixty.
People Moves: 19-23 September 2022
Keep up to date with the latest personnel changes in the insurance industry.
UK Broker Awards 2022: Meet the winners
Clegg Gifford & Co was named Broker of the Year and David Howden was awarded the Achievement Award as brokers came together for the first time at its traditional venue - The Brewery - since before Covid-19 to celebrate the UK Broker Awards.
Biba and FCA call off events in light of Queen Elizabeth's death
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Financial Conduct Authority have decided to postpone events that were scheduled before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Insurers and brokers pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II
Insurance brokers and insurers have paid their respects following the death of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday.
Analysis: Insurance dives deeper into returners talent pool
With an increasing number of insurance companies offering returners programmes Emmanuel Kenning looks into the benefits for all concerned as experts encourage even more firms to access this relatively untapped source of talent
News analysis: HNW - will Aviva’s play for market dominance pay off?
Rachel Gordon explores how the insurer’s move to buy Azur, and its acquisition of the Axa XL team, has shifted the prestige insurance market
Howden claims "world-first" with voluntary carbon credit insurance launch
Howden has launched a voluntary carbon credit insurance product designed to give buyers and sellers of high-quality, verified carbon credits greater certainty.
Howden open to sharing “journey” with fellow brokers as it targets plastic neutrality
Howden Group has pushed ahead with its plans to achieve plastic neutrality and stands ready to help other brokers go down the same path, Sophie Arup head of CSR has updated Insurance Age.
FOI reveals increase in cyber breach incidents reported to FCA by brokers
A Freedom of Information request by Insurance Age has revealed that the number of cyber breach incidents reported to the Financial Conduct Authority has increased for insurance intermediaries but dropped for regulated firms altogether.
Aston Lark buys AJ Insurance Service
Aston Lark, a Howden company, has acquired Essex-based AJ Insurance Services for an undisclosed sum.
Registration opens for 2022 Dive In festival
Diversity initiative Dive In has opened registration for its 2022 festival as it calls on the insurance industry to build braver cultures.
Editor's letter: July 2022
Invest in facilities for your teams. Businesses need to make coming into the office more enticing.
Endsleigh – returning to its roots
Alison Meckiffe, CEO of broker Endsleigh, has taken the business back to its roots focusing on education, students and not-for-profits.
David Howden calls for better self-regulation across insurance
CEO of Howden Group, David Howden, has insisted MGAs, underwriters and brokers must work harder on self-regulation and call out bad behaviour when they see it.
Goldman Sachs buys into Clear as ECI exits
The private equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management has signed up to buy a stake in Clear Group, the broker has confirmed.
People Moves: 20-24 June 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
In Depth: Developing the HNW market for electric vehicles
What are the insurance requirements for HNW electric vehicles and how is the industry responding? Sam Barrett investigates.
Howden buys TigerRisk
Howden Group has bought reinsurance broker and risk capital advisor TigerRisk Partners.
Cyber insurance costs doubled in a year - Howden
Howden’s annual report on cyber has revealed the average cost of cyber insurance has doubled since last year due to an extreme supply-demand imbalance.