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Howden, Munich Re and Skyline Develop Parametric Cover for Jamaica Farmers

Howden, the London-based insurance broker, has worked with Munich Re and Skyline Partners to develop a 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. Approximately 100,000 …

Howden’s Motor Specialist MGA KGM Underwriting Acquires UK Motor MGA Eridge

KGM Underwriting Services, a UK specialist motor insurer and subsidiary of Howden Group, announced the acquisition of Eridge Underwriting Agency, a managing general agent (MGA) that focuses on specialist and higher-rated motor insurance. This acquisition, expected to complete in May, …

Howden Makes Changes to Executive Committee as It Prepares for Aston Lark Purchase

Howden, the international insurance broking group, announced a series of changes to its global management team, following the announcement that Howden has agreed to acquire Aston Lark, subject only to regulatory approvals. Aston Lark, alongside A-Plan Group and Howden’s existing …

People Moves: Howden Appoints Former WTW Executive Aubert as CEO of France

Howden, the London-based insurance broker, announced the appointment of industry veteran Nicolas Aubert as CEO, France. After holding roles in various countries, notably in the UK market where he held major positions at AIG and Willis Towers Watson, he returns …

Howden Acquires Italy’s Tower SpA

Howden, the London-based insurance broker, announced the acquisition of Tower SpA, a Vicenza, Italy-based specialist insurance broker and risk consulting company. This follows the acquisition of the highly regarded Andrea Scagliarini SpA in July 2021, and reinforces Howden’s commitment to …

Global Life Insurers Adapt Pandemic Risk Models After Unexpected Jump in Claims

A coronavirus pandemic which lasts five years, another pandemic in a decade, and ever more transmissible variants are among the scenarios life insurers are predicting after COVID-19 claims jumped more than expected in 2021. The global life insurance industry was …

Many Re/Insurance Buyers Are ‘Frustrated’ With Multiple Years of Price Rises

Frustration is setting in for commercial insurance buyers subjected to multiple years of price rises, especially those that have improved their risk profiles by de-risking and elevating risk management, according to a recent report published by Howden. And that frustration …

COVID-19 Claims of $44B Are 3rd Largest Catastrophe Loss: Howden

Insured losses of $44 billion from COVID-19 so far represent the third largest cost to insurers of any catastrophe, behind Hurricane Katrina and the 9/11 attacks, insurance broker Howden said on Tuesday. However, initial projections of $100 billion-plus for COVID-19 …

M&A Insurance Rates Nearly Double After Explosion of Dealmaking During Pandemic

The cost of insurance to cover problems involving M&A has nearly doubled in just two years, underwriters and brokers said, after an explosion of global dealmaking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Potential buyers take out insurance to protect against issues such …

Malaysia’s Malene Insurance Brokers Renamed Howden Takaful Brokers

Howden, the London-based international insurance broker, announced that further to its merger with Malene Insurance Brokers in February 2019, Malene will operate as Howden Takaful Brokers, a fully dedicated Takaful specialist. Howden Takaful Brokers’ team of 30 specialists offers bespoke …