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Bertagna to lead MGA division of Howden’s reinsurance arm in Europe
7th November 2023
Howden, the global insurance group, has appointed Enrico Bertagna as Managing Director, leading the MGA division of its reinsurance arm in Europe. According to the firm, this appointment bolsters its MGA/Programme broking business, which currently places a combined $6 billion of GWP, and positions it to "grow significantly in Europe." Elliot Richardson, ... Read the full article
Howden expands Latin American presence with acquisition of Contacto
3rd November 2023
Global insurance group, Howden, has announced its acquisition of Contacto Corredores de Seguros S.A (Contacto), a leading insurance broker in the Peruvian market. This strategic move is part of Howden's plan to extend its footprint in Latin America, enhancing its ability to serve clients in the region. Founded in 1984 by Maximiliano ... Read the full article
Howden Scotland acquires Glasgow-based Neilson Laurence & Neil
3rd November 2023
Howden Scotland, formerly known as Bruce Stevenson, has acquired Neilson Laurence & Neil, a UK business insurance specialists based in Glasgow, expanding its footprint in the country. This acquisition represents the first major transaction for Howden Scotland since adopting the Howden brand. Through the acquisition, Neilson Laurence & Neil will fully integrate ... Read the full article
Howden CAP appoints new Executive Director, Balance Sheet Advisory & Structuring
25th October 2023
Global insurance brokerage Howden has appointed Alan McNamara as Executive Director, Balance Sheet Advisory & Structuring for Howden CAP, its capital, advisory and placement business. McNamara will join Howden after the completion of contractual obligations to his present employer at the end of 2023. He will be based in Dublin and will ... Read the full article
Howden expands presence in Luxembourg & Belgium with two acquisitions
24th October 2023
Global insurance group, Howden, has established a retail presence across Luxembourg through its acquisition of the portfolio of United Brokers S.A. (United), and has also strengthened its position in Belgium with the acquisition of WDR Insurance Group BV (WDR). Both of these acquisitions reflects the company's ongoing strategy to invest in ... Read the full article
Howden launches Climate Parametrics practice
17th October 2023
Howden has announced the creation of Howden Climate Parametrics, a global practice that "brings together (re)insurance, climate, and data expertise to focus parametric risk transfer solutions on meeting the escalating demand for climate de-risking capabilities across industries, financial markets, and the public sector." Co-chairs Philipp Kusche, Global Head of Insurance-Linked Securities ... Read the full article
Insurance innovation hub Howden Ventures launches with £500m underwriting capacity
16th October 2023
Global insurance group Howden has unveiled an innovative venture known as Howden Ventures, pending approval from Lloyd's, aimed at accelerating insurance product development. Described by the broker as a world-first insurance innovation hub, the initiative launches with £500 million in delegated underwriting capacity and seeks to become an investment and risk ... Read the full article
Howden unveils new brand as it brings together global broking operations
2nd October 2023
Global insurance group Howden has unveiled a new brand as it brings together its global broking operations under one name. The rebrand follows Howden’s announcement in April that it would unify its business structure under a single, aligned global executive, with insurance broking, reinsurance broking and underwriting reporting directly to ... Read the full article
Howden Tiger names Tim Ronda as new CEO
27th September 2023
Global broker Howden's reinsurance arm, Howden Tiger, has announced that its current President, Tim Ronda, will take over as the firm's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reporting to David Howden, CEO of Howden. Effective January 1st, 2024, Ronda will assume the role from current CEO Rob Bredahl, who will become Executive Chair ... Read the full article
Howden New Zealand completes acquisition of Apex Insurance
6th September 2023
Global insurance group, Howden has completed its acquisition of Apex Insurance New Zealand and its associated subsidiaries. Acquiring Apex will greatly accelerate Howden's ongoing strategy to form a leading broking operation in the Pacific region, as it builds on the foundation for the company's growth plans in New Zealand, as well ... Read the full article
Howden Germany names new Managing Director, Large Corporate Clients
4th September 2023
Howden Germany has announced the appointment of Reiner Breeck as Managing Director, Large Corporate Clients. With this hire, the broker looks to continue to drive growth in the large corporate sector and launches a new division to support this strategy. In his rolenew role, Breeck will work with Howden's existing resources to ... Read the full article
Howden names Bozidar Ljubisavljevic Marine Executive Director
30th August 2023
Global insurance group Howden has announced the appointment of Bozidar Ljubisavljevic as Executive Director, Marine, a role based in its Singapore office. Ljubisavljevic has 22 years of industry experience and joined Howden in Dubai in 2019 as Regional Marine Practice Leader for its Turkey, Middle East and Africa region, helping to ... Read the full article
Howden brings together PI, Crime & Cyber Liability into one policy
10th August 2023
Howden, the global insurance group has launched a "blended insurance product" that brings together Professional Indemnity, Crime and Cyber Liability into one policy and under one limit. According to the firm, the product brings a different approach to insurance for financial institutions, offering potential cost savings and improved efficiencies. The product has ... Read the full article
Howden names Robert Green Executive Director, Property
7th August 2023
Global insurance group Howden has appointed Robert Green as Executive Director, Property, effective immediately. According to Howden, the appointment reflects the firm's continued investment in expertise for its Property division, particularly for the benefit of its UK and European clients with large and complex property risks. Green holds over two decades of ... Read the full article
Amit Agarwal appointed as CEO of Howden India
1st August 2023
Global insurance group, Howden, has announced the appointment of Amit Agarwal as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Howden India, effective August 1st. Agarwal takes over from Praveen Vashista, who will now step up to the position of Chairman. Agarwal’s appointment underlines the company’s ambitious growth plans and aspiration to be ... Read the full article
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