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Howden names José Ignacio Lathrop as Executive Chair, LatAm
29th January 2026
Howden, a global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has appointed José Ignacio Lathrop as Executive Chair, Howden, Latin America (LatAm). In his new role, Lathrop will use his deep market expertise to guide and support Howden’s business in LatAm, working closely with Sonia Caamaño, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), International Growth Markets, ... Read the full article
Howden acquires Channel Islands-based retail insurance broker PIBL
28th January 2026
Howden, a global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has acquired Polygon Insurance Brokers Limited (PIBL) a retail insurance broker based in the Channel Islands. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. With acquisition, Howden expands presence in the Channel Islands, having the ability to serve clients in Jersey and Guernsey. PIBL, formerly ... Read the full article
Howden appoints Jamie Wan as Senior Director, M&A for Asia
27th January 2026
Howden, a global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointment of Jamie Wan as Senior Director, M&A for Asia. Wan brings 14 years of industry experience, joining Howden from global re/insurance broker Aon, where she most recently served as Head of Transaction Advisory Services, AMATS, Asia. Prior to that, she ... Read the full article
Howden expands cyber capabilities with launch of US practice
22nd January 2026
Howden, the insurance intermediary group offering broking, reinsurance and underwriting services, has announced the formation of a dedicated US Cyber practice, highlighting continued investment in specialist talent to support corporate clients. The new practice is built around a senior leadership team comprising Juliet White, Head of Cyber; Lou Botticell, Cyber Brokerage ... Read the full article
Howden Hong Kong announces key team appointments
20th January 2026
Howden, a global insurance and risk solutions firm, has expanded its Hong Kong team with several strategic appointments, reflecting its focus on client service and long-term growth. Cyrus Cheung, ACII, joins as Senior Director, Business Development. Cheung brings extensive experience in corporate risk advisory, and will focus on expanding client relationships, ... Read the full article
Karapinar and Fricke join Howden Re Fac to drive DACH growth
15th January 2026
Howden Re Fac has expanded its DACH team with the appointment of Enver Karapinar as Head of Facultative DACH and Andreas Fricke as Managing Director, Facultative Reinsurance DACH. According to Howden, Karapinar brings more than 30 years of experience across underwriting and broking, with deep expertise in facultative reinsurance and a ... Read the full article
Geopolitical volatility keeps war and SRCC risks in sharp focus: Howden
12th January 2026
As the reinsurance market enters January 2026, it faces a landscape still shaped by geopolitical volatility and ongoing structural shifts. Following a year that reinforced political risk as a persistent factor, exposures linked to political violence, strikes, riots, civil commotion (SRCC), and broader war-related events remain central to market considerations, ... Read the full article
Howden observes improved supply/demand dynamics at casualty reinsurance renewals
7th January 2026
Howden has revealed that the January 1 casualty reinsurance renewals benefited from improved supply and demand dynamics, with performance-driven US outcomes amid ongoing long-tail and reserving pressures, while international placements were generally stable despite tougher renewals for programmes with US exposure. According to the firm’s latest renewal report, the US casualty ... Read the full article
European property cat saw rate reductions up to 20% at January renewals: Howden
6th January 2026
European property-catastrophe rate reductions varied by territory at the January 1st 2026 reinsurance renewals, with softening of up to 20%, according to Howden's latest renewal report, with the firm expecting further softening in this part of the market throughout 2026. The global insurance and reinsurance broking group said rate reductions at ... Read the full article
Howden to acquire representations and warranties insurance broker Atlantic Group
5th January 2026
Insurance and reinsurance broking group Howden has agreed to acquire Atlantic Global Risk LLC, an independent transaction liability insurance broker headquartered in New York, US. Since its establishment in 2017, Atlantic Group has rapidly expanded to become a top-five broker in the North American transaction liability market. With an expert team of ... Read the full article
2026 renewal sees sharpest decline in risk-adjusted global property rates since 2014: Howden
2nd January 2026
Howden's January 1 2026 reinsurance renewal report has revealed that risk-adjusted global property-catastrophe reinsurance rates-on-line decreased by an average of 14.7%, accelerating from an 8% fall in 2025 and marking the largest year-on-year reduction since 2014. According to the report, most areas of the market recorded price decreases at the January ... Read the full article
India’s reinsurance sector on the verge of a surge in 2026: Howden’s Singhal
22nd December 2025
India’s reinsurance sector is poised for significant growth in 2026, fuelled by government initiatives, the issuance of new insurance licences, and the emergence of GIFT City as a pioneering financial hub, according to Prateek Singhal, Executive President & Head of Reinsurance, Howden India. This will come as no surprise to frequent ... Read the full article
Eugene Lim joins Howden as Head of Tax Insurance, Asia
19th December 2025
Howden, a global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointment of Eugene Lim as Head of Tax Insurance, Asia. In his new role, Lim will lead Howden’s tax advisory and insurance capabilities across the region, working with clients to address complex tax risk considerations across transactions, restructurings, and ongoing ... Read the full article
Howden Re & Howden Iberia to provide cat modelling services for Spain’s national insurance pool
18th December 2025
Global reinsurance broker Howden Re, in partnership with Howden Iberia, has been chosen to provide natural catastrophe modelling services for Spain's national insurance pool for extraordinary risks, the Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros (CCS). The state-run CCS provides protection against high-impact events that fall outside the scope of private insurance coverage, ... Read the full article
Howden strengthens M&A offering with Xianwei Lee appointment
17th December 2025
Xianwei Lee, an executive with extensive experience in cross-border transactions and deep understanding of the Asian market, has joined Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, as Head of M&A, Asia. In his new role, Xianwei will be responsible for leading the expansion of Howden's M&A capabilities throughout the region. In ... Read the full article
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