Howden Broking News

Howden Acquires Belgian Insurance Broker Sarton & Associés

Howden, the London-based re/insurance broker, announced the acquisition of Belgian insurance broker, Sarton & Associés. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As Howden Belgium’s first acquisition, it reinforces the broker’s plans to expand its retail operations across Belgium …

People Moves: Howden Names Willis’ Everling as CEO Netherlands, Corporate; Carpenter’s Christian to BMS Re; Aon Reins Hires TigerRisk’s Jackson in U.S.

This edition of International/Reinsurance People Moves details appointments at three brokers: Howden, BMS Re and Aon with roles in the Netherlands and the U.S. A summary of these new hires follows here. Howden Appoints Willis’ Everling as CEO Netherlands, Corporate …

People Moves: Monarch E&S Hires Currier; Howden Specialty Names Two Executive Directors for Financial Lines Division

Monarch E&S Monarch E&S Insurance Services has named Heather Currier operations manager. Currier will be based out of Monarch’s Florida branch with responsibilities covering the company’s national platform. With 20 years of insurance experience, Currier has proven success in developing …

People Moves: ArgoGlobal’s Birtwistle to Howden’s New Reinsurance Casualty Team; Riddell Promoted to CEO of Berkley Re Australia, Succeeding Piper

This edition of International People Moves covers appointments at London-based broker Howden Reinsurance and Berkley Re Australia. A summary of these new hires follows here. Howden Reinsurance, part of international re/insurance intermediary Howden Broking, has announced the first appointment to …

People Moves: Howden Hires Sturani and Nanni from Aon; WTW’s Young to Head M&A at Hamilton; Ballantyne Brokers Adds 2 More Senior Roles

Howden, the London-based international insurance broker, announced that Luigi Sturani has been appointed chief executive officer, Europe, along with Enrico Nanni who joins his team as chief commercial officer, Europe, in two newly created roles for the company. The appointments …

Howden Acquires UK Specialist Broker Medical Professional Risk Solutions (MPRS)

Howden Broking announced it has acquired Medical Professional Risk Solutions (MPRS), a specialist insurance broker for the primary care sector, for an undisclosed sum. Howden said the acquisition adds further expertise to its Health & Care division. Founded in 2014 …

Howden to Acquire Spain’s Largest Independent Broker, ARTAI

Howden, the London-based insurance broker, has announced the acquisition of ARTAI, Spain’s largest independent corporate insurance broker. The transaction, which is pending approval from Spain’s Directorate General of Insurance (DGSFP), will see Howden’s presence in the region grow considerably, managing …

Broker Howden Launches Retail Operation in Switzerland, with Aon’s Jenny as CEO

Howden, the London-based insurance broker, announced that it has appointed Felix Jenny to lead its new retail operation in Switzerland. Howden Switzerland will form an important part of Howden’s European business, delivering local market expertise to the group’s multinational client …

Howden Broking Buys Independent Superyacht Broker Sturge Taylor

Howden Broking announced that it has acquired independent superyacht insurance broker Sturge Taylor & Associates (STA Group). STA Group will become part of Howden and will operate under the new trading name Howden Sturge. This acquisition further underlines Howden’s drive …

Howden Broking Opens Branch Office in Iceland

Howden Broking, the international insurance broker, announced the opening of a branch office in Reykjavik, Iceland. The office is the first to be established by an international broker in the country, said London-based Howden in a statement. Having worked with …