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Howden is one of the largest insurance and reinsurance intermediary or broker groups in the world. Acting on behalf of its clients, Howden’s teams design and place complex insurance and reinsurance products, while securing risk capital from industry participants.
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Howden appoints Andy Buddell as COO for Asia
2nd April 2026
Andy Buddell has joined global insurance and reinsurance broking group Howden as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Asia, based in Malaysia. Buddell will oversee operational strategy as the group continues to scale and innovate across the region. The executive brings extensive experience in the international insurance market, having led operations and strategic ... Read the full article
Howden expands insurance actuarial & longevity capabilities with acquisition of Hymans IFS team
31st March 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Howden is set to bolster its specialist insurance actuarial and longevity consulting capabilities with the acquisition of Hymans Robertson's Insurance and Financial Services Consulting Team (IFS team). The transaction is expected to close in the spring of this year, and will lead to the creation ... Read the full article
Howden Re boosts Latin America and Caribbean offering with senior hires
30th March 2026
Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory arm of Howden Group, has appointed Carlos Garcia as Managing Director and Karina Lopez as Director, further strengthening its Latin America and Caribbean offering. According to Howden Re, the appointments reflect the growing demand for sophisticated reinsurance solutions across the two ... Read the full article
Secondary reinsurance market key to improved capital efficiency: Howden
24th March 2026
A new report from Howden has articulated a framework for introducing structured secondary trading for reinsurance, noting that such a development would allow carriers to more efficiently allocate risk and, in turn, improve overall capital utilisation. The report emphasised reinsurance as a form of contingent capital, noting that by absorbing losses, ... Read the full article
Howden unveils regional structure changes, creates EMEA broking unit
16th March 2026
Global insurance broker Howden has announced that it will now align its International Growth Markets (IGM) businesses with their respective regions, leading to a number of leadership appointments and regional structure changes effective April 1st, 2026. The broker explains that its IGM division, which is led by Sonia Caamaño, builds and ... Read the full article
Howden adds Almond as CEO & Doria as Chair of its Global Financial Sponsors practice
6th March 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has appointed Emily Almond as divisional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Sebastiano Doria as Chair of its Global Financial Sponsors practice. This team will sit alongside Howden's existing global expertise, including its Capital, Advisory and Placement (CAP) team. The pair will be responsible for establishing ... Read the full article
Andrew McGee named Chief Broking Officer for Howden UK&I Retail
3rd March 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has announced the appointment of Andrew McGee as Chief Broking Officer for Howden UK&I Retail. In his new role, McGee will oversee engagement with Howden’s insurer partners. His proven track record in delivering strategic and commercial value positions him to continue developing the firm’s UK&I ... Read the full article
Christopher Dalrymple appointed Group Chief Legal Officer at Howden
26th February 2026
Howden, the international insurance broking group, today announces the appointment of Christopher Dalrymple as Group Chief Legal Officer, effective 23 March 2026. Dalrymple will support Howden’s growth ambitions, bringing over 25 years of legal leadership across the insurance and financial services sectors, alongside extensive experience in public company governance, private equity, ... Read the full article
Howden launches Japanese initiative within Construction & Infrastructure Assets division
25th February 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has launched a new Japanese initiative within its Construction & Infrastructure Assets Division and announced key senior appointments. Howden said the initiative further strengthens its global capabilities in supporting Japanese-led construction and infrastructure projects worldwide. It was established in response to the significant and growing volume ... Read the full article
Cheryl Yi Min Poon joins Howden’s Multinational Client Practice
24th February 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has appointed Cheryl Yi Min Poon as Director, Multinational Client Practice. Cheryl is joining Howden following a ten-year tenure at Marsh Asia, where she most recently served as Vice President. She initially joined Marsh Asia in 2015 as a Client Manager, and was later appointed Assistant ... Read the full article
Catastrophe bonds continued shift into mainstream reinsurance at 1.1: Howden
17th February 2026
Through 2025 and into the January 1, 2026 reinsurance renewals, catastrophe bonds firmly established themselves as a core component of clients’ risk management frameworks, according to Howden Capital Markets & Advisory (HCMA). HCMA noted that catastrophe bond issuance reached record levels in 2025, with volumes approximately 45% higher compared to 2024, ... Read the full article
Ping Li (Eva) appointed to expanded leadership role at Howden Re China
16th February 2026
Howden, an insurance brokerage and risk advisory group, has promoted Ping Li (Eva) to a senior leadership role within its reinsurance division, Howden Re, in Mainland China. Ping Li has more than 15 years of experience across the insurance and reinsurance sectors and has been part of Howden’s China team for ... Read the full article
Howden raises $703m from bond issuance to fund further growth
6th February 2026
Howden Group, a global insurance and reinsurance intermediary, has completed the issuance of a $690 million add-on to existing $500 million 8.125% Senior Notes due 2032, in a private offering. The offering was conducted under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the U.S. Securities ... Read the full article
Tim Hewitt named Head of Japan Intl. Solutions & Strategy at Howden Japan
4th February 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has announced the appointment of Tim Hewitt as Head of Japan International Solutions and Strategy at Howden Japan, effective February 2026. In his new role, Hewitt will continue to focus on growing Howden’s M&A solutions platform in Japan. He will work closely with Japanese clients ... Read the full article
Howden enters Fiji with its newest office in Suva
3rd February 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has expanded its footprint to Fiji with the establishment of its newest office in Suva. The strategic expansion aligns with Howden’s long-term plan to provide innovative insurance and risk solutions tailored to the needs of clients in the Pacific region. The broker explained that this move ... Read the full article
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