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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
Howden Driving Data announces contract extension with Dutch insurer Unigarant
1st August 2023
The telematics arm of the global insurance group, Howden Driving Data, has announced a five-year contract extension with Unigarant, the insurance company belonging to the Dutch roadside recovery brand, The Royal Dutch Touring Club (ANWB). The partnership between the two companies began in 2016 with the launch of Drive Safe, the ... Read the full article
Howden Switzerland acquires specialist aviation broker Hudson Sky
24th July 2023
Global insurance group Howden has acquired Hudson Sky International, securing its position as a "preeminent broker" in the aviation insurance sector in Switzerland. According to Howden, this acquisition is part of the firm's wider strategy to become a leader in its chosen specialty markets and underlines its continued investment in expertise ... Read the full article
Howden Driving Data appoints Tommy Ahearne as Chief Data Officer
21st July 2023
Global insurance group, Howden, has announced the expansion of its Driving Data technology and data teams with the appointment of Tommy Ahearne as Chief Data Officer. This announcement takes place following the recent launch of Howden Drive, its telematics service that helps to lower motor insurance premiums for customers in the ... Read the full article
Howden announces senior appointments, expands its reach in airline and aerospace sectors
19th July 2023
Global insurance group broker Howden has announced the appointment of Steven Crook as Divisional Director, Head of Claims, Aviation and Wayne Hawkins as Divisional Director, Head of Airlines, Aviation. Both roles are based out of London and they will be reporting to Jason Humphreys, Global Head of Aviation. Crook’s appointment is ... Read the full article
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