Howden Re (formerly Howden Tiger), the reinsurance broking arm of Howden Group Holdings, has appointed reinsurance industry veteran, David Hearn, as Chairman of Global Clients Strategy.
In his new role, Hearn’s remit will include supporting the leadership and client service teams across the spectrum of risk and strategic advisory. This will include advising large, multi-product insurers with international presence and complex coverage needs.
Hearn brings over 42 years of experience in global reinsurance broking to the firm, most recently serving as Executive Vice President at Guy Carpenter.
At Guy Carpenter, he was part of the firm’s global account advisory group, responsible for the company’s largest global client engagement. Hearn served in a similar capacity at Willis Re from 1994 to 2015.
Howden Re stated that Hearn joins during a period of rapid growth and global expansion, with his appointment serving as another step in the company’s strategic build of industry-leading experience and expertise.
Tim Ronda, Chief Executive Officer, Howden Re, commented, “We are very pleased to welcome David to Howden Re. Our clients are navigating a world of converging change, uncertainty, and risk.
“Adding David’s expertise and leadership abilities, gained over a four-plus decade reinsurance career, is a testament to our relentless focus on elevated client service and outcomes.”
Hearn concluded, “Howden Re has made impressive progress around the world in a short period – the business is on a growth trajectory that I have not seen in a very long time. Coming out of retirement required joining a team that is truly special and focused on the critical disciplines required to be successful in the reinsurance brokerage business.
“I have had the opportunity to work with many great clients over my career and I am very much looking forward to becoming part of such a client-centric team, working alongside elite operators, and contributing to the company’s continued growth.”
