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Jimmy Tsai to lead newly-launched Howden Re Taiwan as MD
27th March 2025
Howden has announced the launch of a Howden Re Taiwan treaty offering, appointing Jimmy Tsai to lead the office as Managing Director. Tsai, who will join Howden in June this year, has over 15 years of experience in the Taiwanese and Asian reinsurance market. He began his career as a Special Assistant ... Read the full article
Howden to acquire UK professional services consultancy Barnett Waddingham
25th March 2025
Howden has agreed to acquire Barnett Waddingham, a UK professional services consultancy across risk, pensions, investment and insurance. Over the last five years, Howden has invested £2.4 billion to expand its UK footprint, and this new acquisition is expected to bring high-quality pension and related advisory capabilities to the firm, providing ... Read the full article
Instnt launches AI-powered Fraud Loss Insurance
25th March 2025
Backed by Accredited, Howden and other global AM Best A-rated insurers, Instnt has launched Fraud Loss Insurance to help businesses reduce fraud exposure, approve legitimate customers confidently, and recover quickly when losses occur. Fraud cost businesses a staggering $485.6 billion globally in 2023. The challenge of underwriting fraud loss risk has ... Read the full article
Howden Scotland acquires Edinburgh-based SKB Independent Insurance Brokers
20th March 2025
Howden Scotland, part of the global insurance intermediary group Howden, has announced the acquisition of the book of business of Edinburgh-based SKB Independent Insurance Brokers Limited. Founded by CEO Satvinder Breeze, SKB provides insurance services to businesses across Scotland and the UK. SKB has been rebranded as Howden and will be integrated ... Read the full article
Howden Ventures hires Octopus Ventures’ Luke Hakes as Partner
19th March 2025
Howden, a global insurance intermediary group, has announced the appointment of former Octopus Ventures partner Dr Luke Hakes as a Partner at Howden Ventures to accelerate its next phase of growth. Hakes, based in London, will work alongside Tom Hoad, Head of Howden Ventures, to co-lead the Howden Ventures team and ... Read the full article
Howden reported close to $10bn Risk Strategies deal, $30bn IPO on the cards
18th March 2025
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden is reportedly nearing a $10 billion binding agreement to acquire Risk Strategies, a move that could set the stage for a future stock market flotation valuing the company at over $30 billion, as per Sky News. Readers may recall that Bloomberg had previously reported ... Read the full article
Rob Best to lead DUAL UK’s newly launched Climate Risk & Resilience team
11th March 2025
DUAL UK, part of the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group, has announced the launch of its newly created Climate Risk & Resilience (CR&R) underwriting team. The CR&R team, under the leadership of Rob Best, will introduce a range of insurance products aimed at assisting businesses in navigating the decarbonization and ... Read the full article
Howden acquires Forbes Insurance and Hill Aviation
19th February 2025
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has announced the acquisition of aviation specialists Forbes Insurance Limited, and the acquisition of the book of business from Hill Aviation Insurance Services Limited. Forbes Insurance and Hill Aviation will be rebranded as Howden and will form a new specialist retail Aviation division within Howden ... Read the full article
Collaboration key to narrowing protection gap: David Howden
18th February 2025
David Howden, Founder and CEO of Howden, explains that the insurance industry, regulators, and policymakers must collaborate to bridge the insurance protection gap, safeguard financial stability, and ensure a long-term, resilient insurance market. Factors such as the frequency of pay-outs, difficulty raising premiums, and the assumption that the government will cover ... Read the full article
DUAL Group unifies global underwriting operations under one brand
18th February 2025
DUAL Group has announced it is unifying its global underwriting operations under one brand, as it “aims to enhance the experience for all of its partners and clients and simplify access to expanding capabilities across a broad range of products and services.” DUAL Oliva, DUAL Aqua, DUAL Asset, DUAL Galileo and ... Read the full article
Howden names Girishankar as Chair of Reinsurance, India
12th February 2025
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has announced the appointment of industry veteran Nagarajan Girishankar as Chair – Reinsurance, India. Girishankar brings over 40 years of insurance broking experience to the role, with expertise spanning numerous sectors and lines of business, including property, marine, oil and gas energy, casualty, financial lines, ... Read the full article
Howden Re calls for public-private collaboration to bridge California’s protection gap
11th February 2025
Following the California wildfires, Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets, and strategic advisory arm of Howden, has released a protection gap-focused report emphasising regulatory reforms, risk-based pricing, enhanced risk mitigation, and public-private collaboration as the "only viable path" to restoring stability in the state's insurance market. As per the report, ... Read the full article
Howden launches new UK renewable energy quote and bind platform
10th February 2025
Howden’s Power & Renewable Energy team has launched a UK quote and bind platform, fully accredited by Lloyd’s and exclusive to Howden’s retail network. Announced in a recent LinkedIn post, the platform is backed by London insurers with capacity of up to £100 million per declaration. This facility offers Howden’s clients a ... Read the full article
Howden reports revenue of £3bn in 2024 with 30% organic reinsurance growth
5th February 2025
Howden has disclosed that adjusted revenue grew by 23% to £3.01 billion in 2024, with organic growth of 30% in its reinsurance segment, driven by a strong performance of the Treaty business across London and North America, Howden Re Programs and binder business. According to the firm, new talent contributed much ... Read the full article
Re/insurance broker Howden in talks to buy Risk Strategies, reports Bloomberg
3rd February 2025
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Howden is reportedly in talks to acquire US insurance broker and risk management firm Risk Strategies, according to Bloomberg. Talks regarding the acquisition of Risk Strategies, which is ultimately backed by private equity firm Kelso & Co., are ongoing, but sources familiar with the matter ... Read the full article
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