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Howden launches Employee Benefits & Pension business in Sweden led by Henrik Mohlin
22nd October 2026
Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, has launched a dedicated Employee Benefits (EB) & Pension business in Sweden, led by Henrik Mohlin, who has been appointed Head of Employee Benefits & Pension. The newly launched business broadens Howden’s Employee Benefits proposition for Swedish corporate clients and enhances Howden’s global employee benefits ... Read the full article
Howden Re highlights reinsurance’s role as a capital tool as prices soften
19th October 2026
Insurers should treat reinsurance as a capital management tool rather than simply a form of protection, according to Howden Re, which argues that a softening market presents an opportunity to reassess risk retention and improve returns. “The best performers treat reinsurance as a capital tool, not only as protection,” the broker ... Read the full article
Howden appoints Nanni as Europe CEO in next phase of EMEA growth
19th October 2026
Global insurance broker Howden has appointed Enrico Nanni as CEO, Europe, effective 1st January 2027, reportedly marking the next phase in the evolution of the firm's Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) business. "Building on the success of the past five years, the new structure is the next step in scaling ... Read the full article
Howden brings Guernsey teams together in new shared office
13th October 2026
Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, has announced the opening of a new shared office in Guernsey, bringing together SPF Private Clients (SPF) and Howden Channel Islands Insurance Brokers. SPF became part of Howden in 2022, giving its clients access to the wider capabilities of the Howden group. SPF is Guernsey’s longest-running ... Read the full article
Howden appoints Emma Carpenter as Head of Superyachts, London
13th October 2026
Howden Insurance Brokers Limited has announced the appointment of Emma Carpenter as Head of Superyachts, London. In her new role, Carpenter will lead Howden’s London Superyacht team and join its Global Superyacht Executive Committee, helping to shape the continued development of its international proposition while supporting long-term succession planning. She brings more ... Read the full article
Howden names Elliot Richardson as CCO
12th October 2026
Global insurance intermediary group Howden has announced the appointment of Elliot Richardson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. Richardson will report to CEO David Howden and join the Group Executive Committee (GEC), while remaining Executive Chair of Howden Re. The appointment is central to ... Read the full article
Howden announces leadership transition as Dominic Collins prepares to step down as Executive Chairman
5th October 2026
Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, has announced a planned change to its senior leadership, with Dominic Collins set to step down as Executive Chairman. Once a successor has been appointed, Collins will take on the role of President Emeritus, allowing him to maintain an active relationship with the Group and ... Read the full article
Howden appoints John Zern to senior Health and Benefits role in the US
23rd September 2026
Howden, the global insurance broker specialising in insurance, reinsurance and risk advisory services, has appointed John Zern as Vice Chair of Health and Benefits at Howden US. Zern will take on a senior leadership role within Howden’s US Health and Benefits business, where he will work on expanding the practice’s reach ... Read the full article
Howden establishes dedicated US Sports & Entertainment practice
17th September 2026
Howden, a global insurance broking group specialising in insurance and risk management, has established a dedicated Sports & Entertainment practice in the US, with Robbie Henderson appointed to head the operation. Henderson joined Howden in 2019 and, according to the company, has played a role in developing its sports and entertainment ... 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
Navigating increasingly complex data centre landscape requires specialist risk expertise: Howden
15th September 2026
In a new report, global insurance broker Howden has highlighted the growing risks facing data centres as their infrastructure rapidly expands, with particular emphasis on extreme weather, geopolitical conflict and liability. “The AI boom is fuelling huge investment in data centres globally but as our analysis shows, the risks associated with ... Read the full article
Howden Re expands alternative risk offering with new international practice
6th September 2026
Howden Re, the reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory business of global insurance intermediary Howden, has established a new International Alternative Solutions practice to help clients develop alternative approaches to managing risk and accessing capital. The new practice, led by Alexander Roth, will bring together specialists from across risk transfer, analytics ... Read the full article
Kumamoto quake losses likely to remain below 2016 levels: Howden Re Japan
29th July 2026
Howden Re Japan CEO Kentaro Tada suggested that while the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on 28 July was destructive, with early reports indicating dozens of fatalities, hundreds of injuries, and localised structural damage, insured losses are likely to remain well below those from the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake ... Read the full article
Howden appoints Junichiro Ito as Head of Natural Resources for Japan
22nd July 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Howden has appointed Junichiro Ito as Head of Natural Resources for Japan. Ito brings more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of offshore wind, insurance, and risk management. He joins Howden from GE Vernova, where he most recently served as Commercial Country Leader Japan ... Read the full article
Howden acquires Irish financial advisory business Thomond Asset Management
16th July 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Howden expands its footprint in Ireland with the acquisition of Thomond Asset Management, the trading name of Folk Asset Management Limited, a financial advisory business headquartered in Limerick. Founded by Tom Fitzgerald, Neal Kelly and David O’Neill, Thomond Asset Management offers expert advice ... Read the full article
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