Howden News

People Moves: Howden Tiger Taps Zurich’s Bertagna to Lead MGA Reins. Unit in Europe; Miller Names Bisbas as Chair of Marine Mutual Reins., Head of Mutual War

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the brokers Howden Tiger and Miller. A summary of these new hires follows here. Howden, the London-based insurance group, announced the appointment of Enrico Bertagna as managing director, leading the MGA …

Howden Acquires Peruvian Insurance Broker Contacto

Howden, the London-based insurance group, announced it has acquired Contacto Corredores de Seguros S.A., a market-leading insurance broker in the Peruvian market. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Howden said the acquisition represents a significant step in its …

Howden Scotland Buys Commercial Insurance Broker Neilson Laurence & Neil

Howden Scotland, formerly known as Bruce Stevenson, announced the acquisition of Neilson Laurence & Neil, the Glasgow-based UK specialist commercial insurance broker. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Through the acquisition, Neilson Laurence & Neil will fully integrate …

Howden Buys Portfolio of Broker in Luxembourg, Acquires Belgium Broker WDR

Howden, the London-based global insurance group, announced it has established a retail presence in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with the acquisition of the portfolio of United Brokers S.A., and has strengthened its position in Belgium with the acquisition of …

Markets/Coverages: Howden Launches Climate Parametrics Practice to Help Clients Derisk Net-Zero Climate Transition

Howden, the London-based insurance group, 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 derisking capabilities across industries, …

Markets/Coverages: Howden Launches Innovation Hub With £500M of Delegated Underwriting Capacity, Commits £10M for Insurtech Funding

Howden, the London-based insurance group, has launched Howden Ventures, subject to Lloyd’s approval, with £500 million ($607.1 million) of delegated underwriting capacity, to create an investment and risk incubator that will fast-track insurance product development. Howden Ventures will draw expertise …

Howden Rebrands UK Units, A-Plan and Aston Lark

Howden, the London-based global insurance group, unveiled a new brand as it brings together its global broking operations under one name. Rebranding the brokers of A-Plan and Aston Lark introduces the Howden name to 215 locations across the UK and …

Howden New Zealand Acquires Apex Insurance

Howden, the London-based insurance group, announced it has completed the acquisition of Apex Insurance New Zealand and its associated subsidiaries (Apex), effective Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. This acquisition greatly accelerates Howden’s strategy …

People Moves: DUAL Appoints McGinn From Allianz as UK CEO; Howden Germany Taps Aon’s Breeck to Lead New Large Corporate Clients Unit

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the Howden MGA DUAL and at the broker Howden Germany. A summary of these new hires follows here. DUAL Appoints McGinn From Allianz as UK CEO DUAL, the specialist underwriting arm …

Howden’s Aston Lark Acquires UK Broker Curtis Marine

Aston Lark, a Howden company, announced it has acquired Plymouth, UK-based marine insurance broker, Curtis Marine. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Curtis Marine will become part of Howden’s marine practice, trading under the Haven Knox-Johnston name. The …