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Howden & Fidelis study shows ESG ratings lead to improved underwriting
2nd December 2022
A joint study between international insurance broker, Howden and leading specialty insurer and reinsurer, Fidelis, shows that higher ESG ratings lead to better underwriting performance. The study of loss ratios across 30,000 policies from both Howden and Fidelis’ datasets, comprising a premium value of around $9 billion against third party ESG ... Read the full article
Howden completes acquisition of AlphaXO Risk Partners
2nd December 2022
Insurance broker Howden has increased its shareholding to 100% in AlphaXO Risk Partners (AlphaXO), a specialty insurance broker headquartered in Sydney. AlphaXO’s leadership will remain unchanged, with Andrew Glover continuing to serve in his role as Managing Director. Established in 2007, AlphaXO is one of the Pacific region’s foremost specialist insurance broking ... Read the full article
Reinsurers face “generational opportunity,” if they can deploy: Howden’s Michelle To
29th November 2022
Michelle To, Head of Business Intelligence at international insurance broker Howden, has asserted that the current pricing environment presents “generational opportunities” for those reinsurers that are able to deploy capital efficiently. Speaking as part of a Q3 insurance and earnings update, To concluded that pricing dynamics are “creating a healthier forward ... Read the full article
Howden CEO predicts $2bn of private-funded disaster insurance capacity over next five years
29th November 2022
A new article by David Howden, founder and CEO of the Howden Group, says that forecasts that $2bn of private funded disaster insurance capacity can be delivered in the next few years. Writing on LinkedIn, Howden said that he believes that this extra capacity can be delivered within the next three-to-five ... Read the full article
Reinsurance returns to rise as sector runs counter to global economy: Howden’s Flandro
23rd November 2022
Analysts at international insurance broker Howden are forecasting that reinsurance sector returns will rise significantly in the next few years, with the sector set to grow in spite of – or perhaps even because of – the deteriorating global economic picture. Speaking as part of a Q3 insurance and earnings update, ... Read the full article
Aston Lark Ireland expands with new acquisitions
14th November 2022
Aston Lark Ireland, a Howden company, has announced the acquisition of William Lyons Insurances and wholly owned subsidiary J.C. Daly Insurances. In the announcement the broker said it had agreed the terms of the acquisition and added that it is subject to approval. Robert Kennedy, Aston Lark Ireland CEO, said: “I’m delighted ... Read the full article
Howden names Mike Godfrey as Head of Equine division
19th October 2022
Insurance broker, Howden has appointed Mike Godfrey as Executive Director and Head of its Equine division, part of its Sports & Entertainment practice. Godfrey will commence employment at Howden subject to completion of his contractual obligations. Within this role, he will be based in London and will report to Duncan Fraser, Global ... Read the full article
Alexander van Kuffeler named CCO of Howden CAP
18th October 2022
International broker, Howden has appointed Alexander van Kuffeler as Chief Commercial Officer of Howden CAP. In a press release, Howden stated that van Kuffeler’s role will be to hone the value proposition for Howden CAP, and support its delivery of unique and innovative advice and solutions and forge relationships with key ... Read the full article
Howden appoints industry veteran David Long as Chair of Equine division
11th October 2022
International insurance broker Howden has announced the appointment of David Long as Chairman of its Equine division. Long will focus on growing Howden’s bloodstock client base, with a particular emphasis on the United Kingdom, the United States and Australasia. He will be based in London and will report to Duncan Fraser, ... Read the full article
Howden acquires marine broker Seasecure in France
6th October 2022
International insurance broker Howden has announced the acquisition of independent French marine broker Seasecure Group. The acquisition of Seasecure Group, is one of France’s largest Marine and Cargo insurance brokers, is expected to help Howden’s continued expansion into the French market. Founded in 2008 and headed by Jean Brossollet, Seasecure comprises two ... Read the full article
Howden Re hires Tan from Aon as Director, ASEAN Treaty & Retro
5th October 2022
Howden Re, the reinsurance arm of the global broking group, has hired Doreen Tan from Aon Reinsurance Solutions Asia as Director, ASEAN Treaty / Retrocession, based in Singapore and reporting to Stephen Warwick, Head of Treaty for Asia Pacific. In her new role, Tan takes on responsibility for servicing clients and ... Read the full article
Howden appoints Philippe Lutgen as COO for Europe
3rd October 2022
Broker firm Howden has appointed Philippe Lutgen as chief operations officer (COO) for Europe. He will report to Luigi Sturani, CEO of Howden Europe, and will be based in London. In the newly formed role, Lutgen will lead on operations across the continent (excluding the UK), supporting on the development and ... Read the full article
Howden to acquire French insurance broker Théorème
21st September 2022
International insurance broker, Howden, has agreed to acquire Théorème, a family-owned corporate insurance broker headquartered in Paris. Upon completion, Xavier de Font-Réaulx will serve as General Manager of Théorème, and will report to Nicolas Aubert, CEO France. This acquisition follows Howden’s recent agreement to acquire broker firm CFR, the firm’s first ... Read the full article
Howden acquires Swiss broker, Born Consulting AG
16th September 2022
International insurance broker Howden, has acquired Swiss Broker, Born Consulting AG. Founded in 2003, Born Consulting is based in Bern, Switzerland and is an independent insurance broker for national and international intermediaries, large companies and the public sector. Born Consulting prides itself on its client experience, as well as its 'entrepreneur for ... Read the full article
Howden M&A appoints Associate Director, Business Development Europe
15th September 2022
Howden M&A, the international M&A and structured solutions insurance broker, has appointed Charles-Henri Gridel as Associate Director, Business Development Europe. Within this role he will lead the Business Development function across Continental Europe, building Howden M&A's brand profile with investment funds, lawyers, M&A bankers, corporates and the financial services industry. At the ... Read the full article
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