Howden
Founded in 1994 Howden employs 35 000 people globally, managing £35bn worth of premium on behalf of 1.7 million clients.
Within that Howden UK&I, claims to be one of the largest specialist insurance distribution groups in the UK.
Its high street branch and office network continues to grow, supporting communities in over 200 locations across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Howden aims to provide local services to local clients, and offers insurance and mortgage advice to individuals, commercial insurance cover for SMEs, and specialty and employee benefit solutions for corporate and multinational clients.
The broker claims to be the 5th largest employee-owned business in the UK.
Martyn’s Law to usher in new era of terrorism risk mitigation and management
New legislation aimed at protecting premises from terrorism attacks might be thin on detail. But brokers need be prepared to assess how it will impact their clients over the coming months, as Edward Murray discovers.
World Cup 2022 linked to rise in injury severity, claims Howden
The 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar [20 November to 18 December] resulted in an overall increase in injury severity for players in Europe’s top five leagues.
People Moves: 13 – 17 November
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Howden Scotland adds Glasgow-based broker
Howden Scotland, formerly known as Bruce Stevenson, has acquired Glasgow-based Neilson Laurence & Neil.
Market Moves: October 2023
All the latest key personnel moves across the insurance market.
Headline makers – October 2023
The hottest stories from 1 to 30 September.
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Howden Group – WTW
Editor's letter: Howden has a plan, but that does not involve ‘A-Plan’
Another long-standing insurance brand has disappeared from the high street.
A-Plan and Aston Lark names disappear with Howden rebrand
Howden has rebranded A-Plan and Aston Lark, introducing its own name to 215 locations across the UK and Ireland.
Headline makers – September 2023
The hottest stories from 1 to 31 August.
Ex-Allianz Commercial boss McGinn to become Dual UK CEO
Dual today announced the appointment of Simon McGinn as CEO of its UK business, subject to regulatory approval.
Aston Lark buys Curtis Marine
Howden-owned Aston Lark has bought Plymouth-based marine insurance broker, Curtis Marine.
People Moves: 7 – 11 August 2023
Stay in the loop with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Howden’s Dual swoops for bloodstock MGA
Dual has bought David Ashby Underwriting, a specialist bloodstock and high-value sports horse insurance managing general agent.
Tysers launches division targeting global entertainment industry
Tysers has gone toe-to-toe with Howden with the launch of Tysers Live, a new division dedicated to servicing the needs of the global entertainment industry.
Aston Lark posts growth and deal costs including for Reich and UKGlobal
Aston Lark grew revenue by 22% to £84.5m in the year to 30 September 2022.
People Moves: 17 – 21 July 2023
Keep up to date with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Howden to sponsor British & Irish Lions
Howden is to become a principal partner of the British & Irish Lions for the next four years and the official front of jersey sponsor for the upcoming 2025 Lions Tour to Australia.
New fronting firm to help flush capacity into UK commercial specialty MGAs
A new private-equity backed fronting firm has won approval from the Prudential Regulatory Authority to start business.
Broking telematics under the spotlight as motor insurers withhold or pull capacity
The broking telematics market has had a few setbacks of late with Unipol pulling capacity and Lumun pivoting to become an MGA. But as Saxon East discovers, there are positive signs on the road ahead too.
Howden buys Media Insurance Brokers International
Howden has bought UK and Irish film and television specialist Media Insurance Brokers International.
Aston Lark continues expansion with Reading branch
Aston Lark has opened an office in Reading – its third new branch in 2023 – as part of the broker’s regional push.
Howden appoints Rowan Douglas as CEO of climate risk and resilience
Howden has appointed former WTW climate leader Rowan Douglas as CEO, climate risk and resilience.