Howden Specialty has announced the launch of its new Sustainable Energy practice along with several significant new hires as part of its strategy to become the global market leader in the sector.
The team is led by Deborah Duss and is mainly based in London whilst expanding its geographical footprint with the appointment of Jonas Dalsgaard, who joins from Danish insurer, Codan.
Dalsgaard will join on December 1st, 2020 as the Chief Commercial Officer based in Copenhagen, and will be working alongside Daniel McCormick, who heads broking and placement strategy.
In addition, Matthew Savitt has also joined the company as the Head of the new Natural Resources team in Singapore, which will include Sustainable Energy as a key product line.
Dalsgaard commented: “I am truly excited about joining Howden Specialty and I look forward to playing my part in expanding the remit of Howden’s sustainable energy business and broadening its network using the entrepreneurial spirit and client-oriented mind-set for which Howden is so widely known.”
Duss added: “I joined Howden Specialty because of its clear desire and ability to support growth in the renewable energy sector, so I am delighted that we are now executing on our plans.
“Both clients and insurance markets are changing rapidly; the creation of the Sustainable Energy practice builds on the experience and relationships of Howden’s existing natural resources teams, but recognises that new challenges require new products and solutions. Our new practice has the resource and capabilities to work with clients and markets to deliver those.”
While Paul Redgate, Head of Howden Specialty, noted: “As we embark on the next stages in our evolution, sustainability will be at the core of every part of our business. Investing directly in the sustainable energy sector is a vital part of a much broader strategy to lead and influence one of the most exciting and important developments in our history. Sustainable energy is the future and we intend to be a global market leader partnering with like-minded clients.”
