All Howden articles
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AnalysisHowden: London D&O insurers “uncharacteristically slashing premium rates” in some instances
D&O premium rates have generally plateaued so far this year but there have been some meaningful reductions with instances of London market carriers “uncharacteristically slashing premium rates on those policies that had gone through two years of dramatic premium hikes”, according to a new report from Howden.
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Howden builds executive team with double Swedish swoop from WTW
Howden has announced the appointments of Marie Gustafsson as CEO, Sweden and Kristoffer Haleen as executive board director to lead its business in the region.
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Howden Tiger combined revs of $340mn+ will exceed JLT Re; Flexpoint to exit
The proposed combination of Howden Re and TigerRisk will create a reinsurance intermediary with 2022 revenues thought to be significantly in excess of $300mn and above those of JLT Re before it was swept up by Guy Carpenter in 2019, analysis by this publication shows.
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Howden closing in on TigerRisk deal
Ambitious intermediary Howden Group is in advanced talks to buy TigerRisk in what would be a transformative deal for its reinsurance arm, The Insurer understands.
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Howden continues Singapore expansion with agency acquisition
Howden has expanded its Asian presence with the acquisition of Singapore-based Aegis Insurance Agencies Pte.
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Howden launches dedicated trade cargo digital platform
Howden has today announced the launch of xTrade Cargo – the first digital trading platform for the oldest specialty class in the London market.
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Howden appoints Lim as Singapore CEO
Expansive broking group Howden has promoted Jenny Lim to CEO of its Singapore unit.
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Howden RE’s GC Access raid stakes claim in programs space
The move by Howden RE to swoop for the leadership of GC Access and a growing number of the division’s team members is being seen as an audacious move that paves the way for the challenger reinsurance broker to take a leading position in the burgeoning programs and MGA sector.
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Howden, Munich Re and Skyline partner on parametric solution for Jamaican farmers
Broker Howden has teamed up with Skyline Partners and Munich Re to develop a parametric product that protects the Jamaican Co-operative Credit Union League (JCCUL) against non-repayment of micro-loans from farmers in the event of extreme weather.
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Guy Carp programs exits to Howden RE climbs to 13
Howden RE’s raid on Guy Carpenter’s programs arm GC Access now includes at least 13 staffers in total, with the UK-based intermediary taking more junior-level broking and support staff, The Insurer can reveal.
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Howden Re in audacious raid of GC Access as 10+ team resigns
Howden Re has made another audacious swoop for Guy Carpenter talent, recruiting a large Dallas-based reinsurance team focused on regional insurers, MGAs and the buoyant $60bn+ US program market, The Insurer can reveal.
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Howden continues UK build-out with acquisition of SPF Private Clients
Howden has inked a deal to acquire SPF Private Clients for an undisclosed sum.
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Howden Re continues build-out with Gallagher Re duo Shiner and Cronin
Expansive Howden has continued the build-out of its reinsurance business with the hire of Steven Shiner and Perry Cronin from Gallagher Re, The Insurer understands.
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Howden adds to Italian footprint with Nord Est and ASI
Howden has further strengthened its presence in Italy with two new acquisitions, Nord Est Insurance Broker and ASI.
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Ex-GC exec Maltese takes helm as CEO at Howden Re
Expansive intermediary Howden has confirmed the arrival of Bradley Maltese as CEO of its reinsurance arm.
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Ex-GC director Mavani arrives at Howden Re
Vijay Mavani has confirmed his arrival as managing director at Howden Re in a post on his LinkedIn profile.
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Aston Lark continues build-out with deal for broking firm Braddons
Howden-bound Aston Lark has today announced the purchase of specialist corporate insurance broker Braddons.
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Howden Re: “We will be the fourth major global reinsurance broker”
Howden Re chairman Elliot Richardson has made a bold commitment that the firm will become the industry’s fourth-largest reinsurance broker “within five years”, as he prepares to welcome a raft of senior hires including new CEO Bradley Maltese.
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Howden’s Flandro: Macroeconomic issues will extend hard market
Property and casualty (re)insurance risk-adjusted rate increases dipped quarter over quarter in Q4 2021 but the fast-changing macroeconomic issues affecting the industry mean the current hardening market will last longer than initially expected, according to Howden Analytics head David Flandro.
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Howden reshapes senior management following £1bn+ Aston Lark deal
Expansive broker Howden has unveiled a series of senior appointments as it reshapes its global management team in the wake of recent acquisitions.
