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Howden Re is the global reinsurance broking division of the Howden Group, one of the largest insurance intermediaries in the world.
Operating as a global reinsurance, risk, capital and strategic advisory, Howden Re works with the world’s largest insurers to design, structure, arrange and place complex reinsurance programs.
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Howden Re advises Generali on Syndicate 2031 Red Bridge, Apollo named managing agent
20th October 2026
Reinsurance broker Howden Re has revealed it advised global insurer Generali on establishing its Syndicate 2031 Red Bridge, of which Apollo acted as managing agent. It has been confirmed that Howden Re was appointed as Generali's exclusive adviser on the transaction. The broker's teams across Howden Re International, Howden Re Capital ... Read the full article
Howden Re strengthens US casualty team with two senior appointments
19th October 2026
Howden Re, the reinsurance broking and advisory business of Howden Group, has announced two senior appointments to its US casualty team, strengthening its broking, actuarial and analytical capabilities. The company said the appointments build on its investment in its US casualty practice since 2023, with the aim of enhancing the expertise ... Read the full article
Howden Re appoints Hayley Schell as Managing Director, South Africa
1st October 2026
Reinsurance broker Howden Re has announced the appointment of Hayley Schell as Managing Director in South Africa, effective 1 November 2026. Based in Johannesburg, Schell will report to Attilio Tornetta and work closely with Gary Ankcorn and the wider South African team. She brings more than 34 years of experience across non-life ... Read the full article
Howden Re establishes office in Copenhagen, names Jens Ellborg MD
29th September 2026
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 ... Read the full article
Howden Re’s Reina offers counterpoint to capital deployment narrative at RVS 2026
16th September 2026
At RVS 2026 in Monte Carlo, Massimo Reina offered a counterpoint to the narrative of reinsurers rushing to deploy record capital. The CEO of Howden Re International told Reinsurance News that competition is intensifying, but discipline, not indiscriminate deployment, is what's actually characterising the market. As pricing falls, he explained, generating ... Read the full article
Eloise Hurley Wellington named Head of Howden Re European Programmes
9th September 2026
Reinsurance broker Howden Re has announced the appointment of Eloise Hurley Wellington to lead Howden Re Programmes Europe. Howden Re Programmes Europe supports MGAs, programme managers, carriers and capacity providers across Europe. Previously called Bowood Europe, the business’s new name reflects its continued evolution and alignment with Howden’s established identity and ... Read the full article
Howden Re introduces Novark to expand institutional access to insurance risk
7th September 2026
Howden Re, Howden’s global reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory business, has launched Novark, a new platform combining insurance management and securities administration with technology designed to improve how institutional investors access and monitor insurance risk. The platform has been developed to provide investors with near real-time updates on their insurance ... Read the full article
Howden Re and Synthetik launch dedicated SRCC analytics capability, UNREST
4th September 2026
Howden Re, the reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory business of Howden Group, and Synthetik Insurance Technologies, a leader in modelling political violence and terrorism perils, have launched UNREST, an analytics tool to better manage strikes, riots and civil commotion (SRCC) risk, through an exclusive partnership. Built on the heels of ... Read the full article
Substantial deterioration in underwriting or financial conditions required to reverse softening momentum: Howden Re
3rd September 2026
Reinsurance broker Howden Re has said that a substantial deterioration in underwriting or financial conditions would be required to reverse the reinsurance market’s current softening momentum. The firm has released its Pre-Monte Carlo Report, “Breaking the Glass”, highlighting that the reinsurance market enters the final months of 2026 from a position ... Read the full article
Howden Re establishes Portugal presence with Filipe Duarte appointment
1st September 2026
Howden Re, the reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory business of Howden Group, has expanded its presence in Iberia with the appointment of Filipe Duarte as Head of Howden Re Portugal. Duarte took up the newly created role on 2 August 2026 and is based in Lisbon. His appointment gives Howden ... Read the full article
Strong earnings and capital give carriers more choice as rates soften: Howden Re
26th August 2026
In Howden Re’s latest re/insurer earnings report, Michelle To, Head of Business Intelligence, said that as pricing becomes more competitive, carriers are taking a closer look at where they grow, which areas they prioritise, and how they deploy capital, with greater emphasis now on cycle management. Howden Re’s report "Putting capital ... Read the full article
Matthew Overall to join Howden Re’s retro team at MD
20th August 2026
Reinsurance broker Howden Re has announced the appointment of Matthew Overall as Managing Director, Retro, a London-based role. Overall will take over his new position in 2027, following the completion of his contractual obligations with Guy Carpenter, his current employer. He is joining Howden Re following close to nine years at Guy ... Read the full article
Howden Re adds David Simpson to its International broking team
19th August 2026
Reinsurance broker Howden Re has appointed David Simpson to its International broking team, based in London. He will join the firm in early 2027, following the completion of his contractual obligations with his current employer. In his new role, the broker confirmed that Simpson will be vital at driving growth across the ... Read the full article
Howden Re appoints Jay Sogliuzzo as MD, Head of NA Marine, Energy & Terror Specialty Treaty
16th July 2026
Reinsurance broker Howden Re has announced the appointment of Jay Sogliuzzo as Managing Director, Head of North America Marine, Energy & Terror Specialty Treaty. Sogliuzzo brings 14 years of underwriting experience spanning Upstream Energy, Ocean Marine and Inland Marine, alongside established relationships with clients and underwriters across North America. He joins Howden ... Read the full article
Howden Re appoints Thomas Fitzgerald as Head of Global Client Relations & Vice Chair
10th July 2026
Reinsurance broker Howden Re has appointed Thomas Fitzgerald as Head of Global Client Relations and Vice Chair. In his new role, Fitzgerald will lead global client and reinsurer relations, focusing on client engagement and market innovation. He will work to deepen relationships, enhance placement strategies, and strengthen collaboration to improve outcomes ... Read the full article
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