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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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We are now firmly in the hard market softening phase: Flandro, Howden Re
22nd August 2025
David Flandro, Managing Director, Head of Industry Analysis and Strategic Advisory at reinsurance broker Howden Re, has said that "if it wasn't obvious already, we are now firmly in the hard market softening phase of the rating cycle," as he emphasises the need for exposure growth to be "undertaken intelligently." Flandro's ... Read the full article
Aviation loss activity could drive market hardening into Q4, says Howden
21st August 2025
According to analysts at Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, after a "relatively restrained" January 1st aviation renewal, a series of high-profile losses and evolving dynamics in the first half of 2025, market firming could occur heading into the final quarter of the year. The first half of this ... Read the full article
Howden names Chris Hughes as CEO of New Zealand
19th August 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has appointed Chris Hughes as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Zealand (NZ), effective November, after fulfilling his contractual obligations to his current employer. Meanwhile, Nigel Wallace transitions to the role of Chair of the Howden broking business in New Zealand, as expansion ... Read the full article
Howden completes $4.1bn debt repricing at tight levels
11th August 2025
Howden Group, a UK-headquartered insurance broker and reinsurance intermediary, has completed a repricing of its US$3.1bn Term Loan B due 2031 and its £765m Revolving Credit Facility (RCF). The changes, finalised on 8 August, cut the Term Loan B margin by 25 basis points to 275bps over SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing ... Read the full article
Howden Re secures full reinsurance license to operate from Dubai International Financial Centre
6th August 2025
Howden Re, the global reinsurance broking arm of Howden Group, has received a full reinsurance license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to operate from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), with Julian Samengo-Turner and Attilio Tornetta to co-lead the firm's Dubai operations. This new Dubai license strengthens Howden Re’s ... Read the full article
Howden confirms US retail market entry with appointment of Mike Parrish as US CEO
5th August 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has confirmed its entry into the U.S. retail market and has announced that Mike Parrish will lead the operations as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Howden U.S. At the same time, the broker has named Jim Hays as Vice Chairman, Howden Group Holdings, ... Read the full article
Howden appoints Saloni Bhandari as SVP, M&A and Co-Head of Transactional Risk
22nd July 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointment of Saloni Bhandari as Senior Vice President (SVP) - M&A and Co-Head of Transactional Risk. In her new role, Bhandari will focus on warranty & indemnity (W&I) and transactional risk insurance solutions. She brings nearly a decade of experience at ... Read the full article
Gold Standard appoints Howden to assess policies for aviation carbon credit scheme
17th July 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has been appointed by Gold Standard to approve insurance policies that support the eligibility of carbon credits for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). CORSIA is an initiative developed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to reduce carbon ... Read the full article
ACORD and Howden partner to enhance digital accounting and invoicing standards
9th July 2025
Industry standards body ACORD and Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broker, have announced that the ACORD Standards for digital accounting and invoicing are live and operational in the UK retail insurance market. This is the first time ACORD digital accounting standards are being used in the UK outside of the ... Read the full article
Howden appoints Hamish Ravindran as Chief Client Officer of Asia
8th July 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has appointed Hamish Ravindran its Chief Client Officer for Asia. Ravindran will be based out of Singapore and has 23 years of experience with commercial property insurer, FM Global. Most recently, he was the Client Service Manager for the insurer for four years. Howden ... Read the full article
Howden & Lawrence Stephens launch new crypto theft insurance and recovery coverage
7th July 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has partnered with specialist law firm Lawrence Stephens to launch the “first-of-its-kind” crypto theft insurance solution, which is combined with expert legal asset recovery services. The pair aim to provide clients with a comprehensive and credible response to digital asset theft. The new ... Read the full article
Howden acquires majority stake in Japanese retail broker Holos
2nd July 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has acquired a majority stake (68.3%) in Holos Holdings Co., Ltd. (Holos), a Kyoto-headquartered retail insurance broker. Founded in 2001 by Kei Horii, Holos is a privately owned retail insurance broker with over 400 employees across 20 locations in Japan. The acquisition marks a ... Read the full article
Howden appoints Lee Vanderson as Head of Specialty, Philippines
1st July 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointment of Lee Vanderson as Head of Specialty for the Philippines. In his new role, Vanderson will focus on expanding Howden Specialty’s presence in the Philippines by showcasing its full range of specialty lines, product offerings, and expertise, and by ... Read the full article
Siddharth Deosthalee appointed CFO of Howden India
27th June 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has appointed Siddharth Deosthalee as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of India, based in Mumbai. Until April 2025, Deosthalee was the Vice President of Finance for Peepul Tree, a role he held since April 2023. Prior to that, he was the CFO and Director ... Read the full article
Robert Kennedy to succeed Carl Shuker as CEO, Howden UK & Ireland
26th June 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointment of Robert Kennedy as CEO of Howden UK & Ireland, effective 1st October 2025. In this role, Kennedy will report to David Howden, CEO of Howden. Kennedy joined Aston Lark in 2020, which was later acquired by Howden, and currently ... Read the full article
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