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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 completes c.US$3bn debt repricing and upsize to support growth funding
15th December 2025
Howden Group, the global insurance intermediary, has completed a c.US$3bn equivalent refinancing and increase of its USD and EUR Term Loan B facilities, with the transaction closing on 11 December. The US$1.6bn USD Term Loan B facility was refinanced, resulting in a 75 basis point reduction in the margin to 275 ... Read the full article
Howden appoints Nick Stace as Chief Global Impact Officer
12th December 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointment of Nick Stace OBE to the newly created role of Chief Global Impact Officer, effective January 2026. In his new role, Stace will lead and shape Howden’s strategy for building a more sustainable and resilient future for its clients, ... Read the full article
DUAL Europe appoints new Managing Directors for Transactional Liability Business
12th December 2025
DUAL Europe, part of Howden, has announced the immediate appointments of Amaury Berhault and Jaume Benajiba as Managing Directors of its Transactional Liability business in Europe. Berhault and Benajiba each bring over 17 years of expertise in transactional liability underwriting. They join DUAL from Acquinex, where they were Co-Heads of Southern ... Read the full article
Chris Aries to serve as General Counsel, Howden US
11th December 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has appointed Chris Aries as General Counsel of its US retail broking and advisory business. In his new role, Aries will serve as the primary legal advisor to Howden’s US business, covering both specialty and retail insurance lines. He joins the senior leadership team, ... Read the full article
Howden appoints industry veteran Strickland to lead new Space insurance practice
10th December 2025
Insurance intermediary group Howden has announced Clive Strickland has joined the company to establish and lead its new dedicated Space insurance practice. An industry veteran with over 25 years of experience in the sector, Strickland has a proven track record of success in establishing and growing space teams in his previous ... Read the full article
Howden US appoints Elizabeth Neumann as EVP, Financial Lines Claims Leader
4th December 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Neumann as Executive Vice President (EVP), Financial Lines Claims Leader. Based in New York, Neumann will form part of the US Financial Lines management team, led by Ron Borys, who was appointed Howden US’ Head of ... Read the full article
Howden adds Rebecca Poon as Chief Client Officer for Hong Kong
1st December 2025
Howden, an insurance and risk advisory group, has appointed Rebecca Poon as its Chief Client Officer for Hong Kong. Most recently, Poon served as a Managing Director at insurance broker Marsh, where she led Marsh (HK) Ltd's Corporate Division, which services the insurance programmes for major corporate accounts, many of whom ... Read the full article
Howden names Alaric Lee as Chief Commercial Officer, Asia
24th November 2025
Howden has appointed Alaric Lee as Chief Commercial Officer, Asia, effective 1 December 2025. Lee brings more than 15 years of leadership experience at Marsh, having progressed through a series of increasingly senior roles across London, Hong Kong and Asia. He began his career in 2010 as a Client Executive in Marsh ... Read the full article
Jenner to lead Howden’s new Global Financial Sponsors division
18th November 2025
Emily Jenner has joined Howden as Managing Director (MD) of its new Global Financial Sponsors (GFS) division, a specialist practice for large private equity and alternative investment clients. As MD, Jenner will run a dedicated team focused on supporting financial sponsors throughout the entire deal lifecycle. This support will span from initial ... Read the full article
Howden agrees to acquire Evelyn Partners Financial Services
11th November 2025
Howden, an insurance and risk advisory group, has agreed to acquire Evelyn Partners Financial Services Limited, the employee benefits consultancy division of Evelyn Partners, a UK-based wealth management and professional services firm. The acquisition is intended to expand Howden’s employee benefits and corporate health services in the United Kingdom. Completion of ... Read the full article
Howden expands marine insurance services into Japan
6th November 2025
Howden, an insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm, has officially launched its marine insurance services in Japan, marking an important step in its continued growth across Asia. The new operations will be led by Koji Aragane, Marine Director, who brings extensive experience and a proven background in maritime insurance. Aragane’s leadership reflects ... Read the full article
Aon’s Uri Dallal named EVP, Financial Lines, Howden US
30th October 2025
Global insurance broker Howden has appointed Uri Dallal as Executive Vice President (EVP), Financial Lines for its recently launched US retail offering. He joins the broker upon the completion of contractual obligations to his current employer, Aon. In his new role, Dallal will be a part of the US Financial Lines ... Read the full article
Mike Dalby succeeds Kelly Ogley as CEO of Howden CLC
24th October 2025
Global insurance intermediary group Howden has announced the appointment of Mike Dalby as CEO, Howden Consumer & Local Commercial (CLC), succeeding Kelly Ogley. Dalby takes up this role alongside his existing leadership of Howden’s Consumer Life and Health division. As CEO of Howden CLC, the executive will be responsible for leading the ... Read the full article
Howden US appoints Aon’s Ben Hanback as EVP
23rd October 2025
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Howden has announced the appointment of Ben Hanback as Executive Vice President (EVP), Howden US. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Hanback will report to Mike Parrish, CEO of Howden US. In his new role, he will play a pivotal role in rapidly expanding Howden’s US Health ... Read the full article
Howden US appoints Ron Borys as Head of Financial Lines Group
20th October 2025
Insurance broker Howden US has appointed Ron Borys as Head of its Financial Lines Group, based in New York. The broker explained that this appointment reinforces its commitment as the new US retail business continues to attract "market-leading" talent. Borys will build the practice and create tailored solutions for clients across Financial ... Read the full article
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