The insurance intermediary group Howden has announced the appointment of Paul Hipson to the newly created role of Head of London Broking for the Corporate & Commercial division within Howden UK & Ireland, effective June 2024.
In his new position, Hipson will oversee the existing London Broking team, which primarily assists Howden UK & Ireland in placing property, casualty, and motor business into the insurance market.
This role is a key component of Howden UK&I’s growth strategy, with Hipson tasked with expanding the broking operation nationally, fostering relationships with insurer partners, and enhancing broking support for colleagues to benefit clients.
In addition to his new responsibilities, Hipson will continue to lead the London Corporate Existing Business team, reflected in his title.
Hipson added: “I’m really excited about this new role and passionate about broking, so I’m looking forward to working more closely with our insurer partners and colleagues to help grow and enhance our broking proposition, focused always on delivering the best service and solutions for our clients.”
“There is a talented group of individuals within the existing Broking and Placement teams who do a fantastic job and we’ll be building on these strong foundations as we continue this exciting growth journey,” continued Hipson.
This appointment follows the promotion of Paul Hasib to Chief Placement Officer for the Corporate & Commercial division in April 2024. Hipson will report to Hasib and collaborate closely with the Placement team.
Hasib added: “Paul has a proven track record of achieving great client and management results. This role is perfect for moving those outcomes to the next level.”
Hipson has been with Howden, Aston Lark, and predecessor companies for nearly 21 years. After starting in the Corporate Claims team, he held various roles including Account Handler, Account Executive, and Manager before leading the London Corporate Existing Business team.
With his leadership, the team has vastly grown, now consisting of 25 members and placing more than £25 million GWP into the insurance market.
