Howden in the news

Howden appointed John Zern as vice chair of health and benefits for its US operations to navigate rising healthcare costs and expand its presence.

Howden opened a new commercial insurance office in Wrexham, North Wales, hiring five brokers to meet growing regional demand for specialist insurance services.

Howden's US leaders are no longer subject to key non-solicitation clauses from Marsh, making Marsh clients and employees more accessible to Howden.

Many companies only measure employee benefits spending and satisfaction, overlooking crucial data points like absence, claims, and utilization that provide deeper insights into workforce needs and benefit effectiveness.

A New York judge ruled against Marsh's bid to extend non-solicitation restrictions on former employees who joined Howden US, though confidentiality obligations remain.

Howden appointed John Zern, a veteran from Ryan Specialty Benefits, Aon, and Marsh & McLennan, as vice chair of health and benefits at Howden US to address rising employer health costs.

Several companies, including Gateley, TPT, Norfolk Pension Fund, Arc Pensions Law, Howden, and Canada Life, announced new appointments and leadership changes across their pension, trustee, and employee benefits divisions.

Peter Murphy was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Howden Employee Benefits, extending his remit across the enlarged UK business.

A partnership between Addept Insurance and Howden-owned Protect My Let provides landlords with coverage for property damage caused by tenants' pets.

Howden has expanded its commercial insurance operations into North Wales with a new appointment in Wrexham to support regional business growth.

Howden Ireland is expanding its financial advisory division by acquiring the Dublin-based wealth management firm Opes Wealth Trust.

Insurance broker Howden has expanded its commercial operations into North Wales by opening a new Wrexham office led by Nathan Brookefield.

A new North Wales commercial presence and local account executive have been established to support regional businesses.

Howden is expanding its commercial insurance operations into North Wales by hiring a Wrexham-based Account Executive to serve local businesses.

Property catastrophe reinsurance rates fell by up to 25% at June 1 renewals as increased capacity and competition favored insurance buyers.

Property catastrophe reinsurance rates fell significantly at the June 1st renewals as abundant capital and improved appetite for Florida risk led to more favorable terms for buyers.

Howden Re projects a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season driven by El Niño, while warning that regional intensity remains a threat to insurers.

Kyle Ng has joined Howden as the director of its multinational client practice in Hong Kong.

Howden Ireland has acquired a financial advisory firm to strengthen its market position.

Howden Re reports that specialty reinsurance lines are under extreme stress due to the geopolitical crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.