Howden Re, the reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory business of global broking group Howden, has established an office in Copenhagen, Denmark, and named Jens Ellborg as Managing Director (MD), effective 1 November 2026.
This is the latest move in Howden Re’s ongoing investment in the Nordic and Baltic region. Co-led by Sophia Dunér and Camilla Langensjö from Stockholm, the Nordic business has served clients for 15 years and now comprises over 20 colleagues across broking, analytics, catastrophe modelling and client service.
This move aims to allow the reinsurance broker to service Danish clients and markets in closer proximity, and combine local market knowledge with its suite of global broking, analytic, and capital capabilities.
In his new role, Ellborg will lead the expansion of Howden Re’s Danish offering, working closely with reinsurance colleagues across the region and with Howden Denmark. He will support insurers, MGAs, and other market participants with reinsurance, analytics and access to traditional, structured, and alternative capital.
He has over four decades of experience in the Nordic reinsurance market, and is well positioned to understand client requirements and deliver differentiated solutions.
Tobias Andersson, Head of Continental Europe, Howden Re International, commented, “We are investing with purpose across Europe to support the next phase of Howden Re’s growth. A permanent office and leadership on the ground in Denmark adds an important market to that platform and gives us a stronger base from which to serve clients across the Nordic and Baltic region. Jens brings the relationships, judgement and experience to build on our existing Danish business and help shape our wider European offer – I am delighted to welcome him to Howden Re.”
Dunér, MD and Co-Head Nordics, Howden Re International, added, “I am excited to announce the continued growth of Howden Re’s Nordic platform. Our local offices bring us closer to clients and markets, connecting them with the best of Howden Re globally. This proximity enables us to deliver geographic, capital and product-agnostic solutions through teams built around each client’s needs. Jens’ experience and relationships will help us build on the strong offering already available to Danish clients.”
Lars Gundorph, Chief Executive Officer, Howden Denmark, said, “Combining local market understanding with the scale, expertise and resources of Howden Re creates a compelling proposition for Danish insurers and reinsurers. Jens’ appointment reflects our shared commitment to investing in talent, strengthening long-term client partnerships and creating new opportunities for the Danish market. I look forward to working with him.”
Ellborg added, “Throughout my career, I have seen how much clients value a broker that stays close to them. Howden Re has built its business in the region on exactly that principle. I look forward to building the business with colleagues across Howden and supporting Danish clients with greater choice across risk and capital.”
