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.
David Howden calls for better self-regulation across insurance
CEO of Howden Group, David Howden, has insisted MGAs, underwriters and brokers must work harder on self-regulation and call out bad behaviour when they see it.
Goldman Sachs buys into Clear as ECI exits
The private equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management has signed up to buy a stake in Clear Group, the broker has confirmed.
People Moves: 20-24 June 2022
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In Depth: Developing the HNW market for electric vehicles
What are the insurance requirements for HNW electric vehicles and how is the industry responding? Sam Barrett investigates.
Howden buys TigerRisk
Howden Group has bought reinsurance broker and risk capital advisor TigerRisk Partners.
Cyber insurance costs doubled in a year - Howden
Howden’s annual report on cyber has revealed the average cost of cyber insurance has doubled since last year due to an extreme supply-demand imbalance.
People Moves: 23-27 May 2022
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Howden buys SPF Private Clients
Howden has signed-up to buy SPF Private Clients for an undisclosed sum, subject to regulatory approval.
KGM buys Eridge Underwriting Agency
The MGA forecast the combined business will underwrite £175m in gross written premium this year.
Aston Lark buys Braddons
Braddons is a specialist corporate broker.
A-Plan delivers rising turnover and profit after Howden takeover
The high street specialist has grown its commercial centres to 40.
Howden restructures executive team ahead of Aston Lark completion
As previously announced, Carl Shuker will lead UK & Ireland business as CEO with Peter Blanc as executive chairman.
Analysis: Spotlight falls on personal lines amid consolidation frenzy
After a record breaking year for deals by value and volume, specialists analyse what is driving the market and where the acquisition rush will go next. Emmanuel Kenning reports.
Howden appoints WTW’s Aubert as CEO in France
Luigi Sturani, regional CEO of Howden Europe, revealed that the first key step in expanding Howden France was to find a “respected and credible leader” in the market, adding that Aubert was a “natural fit”.
Howden reports 48% revenue rise for 2021
The broker, which recently bought Aston Lark, also reveals organic growth of 19% for the year.
Aston Lark buys Phoenix Healthcare
Phoenix specialises in corporate healthcare provision and is Aston Lark’s second deal in 2022.
Aston Lark makes first deal of 2022
Consolidator buys Mainstay Insurance, a commercial broker headquartered in Hove.
Aston Lark buys PMI book
The consolidator has added the client book of Choice Benefits to its portfolio.
Howden buys boutique broker, Ross Insurance Group
The business, based in Surbiton, specialises in financial and construction risks.
Aston Lark acquires Philip Williams & Company
The Warrington broker, which provides insurance to Police Federations and other law enforcement agencies in the UK, is the second deal in a week for the consolidator.
Innovation Broking CEO lifts lid on sale
Paul Dickson tells Insurance Age about the sales process and discusses the future for Innovation Broking as part of Aston Lark.
News Analysis - How is US money reshaping the UK market?
David Worsfold explores the power of the dollar in broking and examines the drivers behind US investment into the UK market.
David Howden calls for collaboration in disaster relief funding
At the World Climate Summit, Howden stressed insurance was the key to unlocking the private capital needed to address the £14.8bn ($20bn) disaster relief shortfall.
Kelly Ogley takes A-Plan CEO role
The moves sees group CEO, Carl Shuker, remain to focus on the wider business which includes Endsleigh, Assured Futures and KGM.