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Howden Re
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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Japanese property cat reinsurance pricing ‘eased from a high base’ at April 1 renewals: Howden Re
1st April 2025
Japan risk-adjusted catastrophe excess-of-loss (XoL) rates on-line saw reductions of 10-15% at the April 1st, 2025, reinsurance renewals, as pricing "eased from a high base" as sellers looked to protect or grow positions while buyers leveraged support for the more difficult to place programmes, according to reinsurance broker Howden Re. Overall, ... Read the full article
2024 a strong year for insurance carrier earnings despite pricing shifts and rising peril losses: Howden Re
28th March 2025
In 2024, global insurance carriers experienced a year of improved underwriting performance and capital recovery, which contrasted with growing concerns around reserving volatility and widening loss gaps, according to a recent analysis by Howden Re. One of the report’s central themes is the stabilisation of pricing following a period of significant ... Read the full article
Howden Re welcomes Nicolò Forcellini as Director, DACH London team
5th March 2025
Howden Re, a global reinsurance broker, has recently announced the appointment of Nicolò Forcellini as a Director at Howden Re Fac, where he will be joining the DACH London team. Forcellini will work under the leadership of Tom Sharman, Managing Director of Howden Re Fac. Sharman commented: "Nicolò’s appointment further strengthens our ... Read the full article
Howden Re appoints Emily Lo as Head of Analytics, Asia
19th February 2025
Howden Re, the reinsurance division of Howden, has announced the appointment of Emily Lo as Head of Analytics, Asia. Lo is a qualified actuary with over 20 years of experience in general insurance and reinsurance across Asia and Australia. Her expertise spans pricing, reserving, product development, and capital & reinsurance management for ... Read the full article
Howden Re calls for public-private collaboration to bridge California’s protection gap
11th February 2025
Following the California wildfires, Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets, and strategic advisory arm of Howden, has released a protection gap-focused report emphasising regulatory reforms, risk-based pricing, enhanced risk mitigation, and public-private collaboration as the "only viable path" to restoring stability in the state's insurance market. As per the report, ... Read the full article
Howden launches new UK renewable energy quote and bind platform
10th February 2025
Howden’s Power & Renewable Energy team has launched a UK quote and bind platform, fully accredited by Lloyd’s and exclusive to Howden’s retail network. Announced in a recent LinkedIn post, the platform is backed by London insurers with capacity of up to £100 million per declaration. This facility offers Howden’s clients a ... Read the full article
Aviation market navigates ‘new normal’ with ongoing challenges for 2025: Howden Re
28th January 2025
The aviation industry had a mixed year in 2024, with ‘new normal’ loss conditions persisting for much of the year and marked by a tragic crash in South Korea as well as ongoing uncertainty surrounding the fate of aircraft stranded in Russia, Howden Re has noted in a recent report. Despite ... Read the full article
Howden Re welcomes Aon’s Hatch as Director, International Facultative
24th January 2025
Kelly Hatch, a property re/insurance broker with extensive expertise in Asia Pacific property placements, has joined Howden Re as Director, International Facultative. Hatch’s new role will focus on providing innovative reinsurance solutions that deliver exceptional client value, primarily in the APAC region. He will also contribute to the growth of Howden ... Read the full article
Alexandre Veber and Adrien de Tessières join Howden Re’s International team
21st January 2025
Howden Re, the reinsurance division of Howden, has expanded its International team with two new hires: Alexandre Veber as Director, Broking & Structured solutions, and Adrien de Tessières as Managing Director, Analytics for France, Belgium, Luxembourg & Casualty in Europe. Veber joins Howden Re from Wakam, where he was Chief of ... Read the full article
Howden Re appoints Paul Nicholson and Dominic Riley to its aviation and space team
13th December 2024
Howden Re, the reinsurance arm of Howden, has announced the appointments of Paul Nicholson and Dominic Riley to its Aviation and Space team within the Global Specialty Reinsurance division. These appointments are set to enhance Howden Re’s Global Specialty Reinsurance division, which has seen significant growth since its establishment two and ... Read the full article
Howden Re appoints Aon’s Thomas Kroely as Managing Director, Continental Europe
25th November 2024
Howden Re, the reinsurance arm of Howden, has announced the appointment of Thomas Kroely as Managing Director, Continental Europe. In his new role, Kroely will initially focus on supporting Howden Re's European expansion, with plans to build a local team following the completion of contractual commitments next year. Tobias Andersson, Head of ... Read the full article
Howden Re strengthens capabilities in DACH region with four senior hires
18th October 2024
Howden Re, the reinsurance arm of Howden, has expanded its capabilities in the DACH region with four senior appointments in Germany. Lars Nelson has been appointed Managing Director, Head of German branch at Howden Re, effective 1 January, 2025. Nelson brings two decades of experience in the reinsurance industry to his new ... Read the full article
Howden Re enhances international broking and advisory capabilities with two new hires
10th October 2024
Howden Re, the reinsurance arm of Howden, has announced the hire of Grange Turner and Tom Finch who will be joining its Motor Reinsurance and Prospective Capital Solutions, respectively. Sebastian Cook, Deputy CEO, Howden Re International, commented: “Tom and Grange joining Howden Re is further evidence of our continued commitment to ... Read the full article
Private equity plays a significant role in current M&A landscape: Howden’s Madea
10th September 2024
In a recent interview with Reinsurance News, Jarad Madea, CEO, Howden Capital Markets & Advisory, discussed what the underlying drivers of the hard market conditions are, and how they are currently impacting the insurance sector, as well as how organisations have responded to them. Madea stated that the hard market conditions ... Read the full article
Howden Re urgers reinsurers to support renewable energy sector
9th September 2024
The re/insurance industry plays a pivotal role in supporting the global shift towards renewable energy, which is crucial for both the climate and the future of the global economy, says Howden Re, the reinsurance and risk advisory arm of Howden. The firm also emphasises on the need for greater transparency and ... Read the full article
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