Howden | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights
Howden is a global insurance group founded in 1994, known for its employee ownership model. With a workforce of 20,000, the company...
Howden is a global insurance group founded in 1994, known for its employee ownership model. With a workforce of 20,000, the company specializes in insurance, reinsurance, broking, underwriting, risk consultancy, and employee benefits. Howden aims to use insurance as a force for good, providing services to mid-market, large corporates, SMEs, and personal lines.
Website
Headquarters
One Creechurch Lane, London, EC3A 5AF, GB
Size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Insurance
Specialities
Insurance, Reinsurance, Employee benefits, Broking, Underwriting, Risk consultancy, Cyber
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🛍️ Howden Product and Pricing News
- Howden launched a new platform called Howden Auto Tracker to streamline insurance placement and plans to expand its capacity to 100% by 2026, while also acquiring Barnett Waddingham to enhance its pensions advisory services.
- Howden won two gold awards at the Cyber Security Awards 2025.
- Howden released their Memento Social 2024/2025, a guide for HR professionals and social managers to navigate social regimes and market changes.
- Howden Global Private Clients is well-positioned to support high-net-worth individuals migrating their wealth out of the UK, particularly to the UAE, as noted by Charlie Fautley, Client Director at Howden Private Office.
- Howden Insurance, previously known as A1 Insurance, has joined the Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce and is based on Princes Square.
- On April 12, Howden was recognized as a Best Woman Talent Company by INTRAMA CONSULTORIA at the Mujer y Empresa Summit 2025, with Judith García, Head of Training, accepting the award.
- On April 10, Howden Portugal presented a White Paper on strategic management of work and absenteeism in partnership with Católica Porto Business School and Abreu Advogados.
- Howden is hosting the 2025 Grassroots Heroes Competition, offering up to £500 for clubs to recognize unsung heroes in sports, with voting closing on April 18.
👔 Howden CEO, Management and Leadership Team
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⚔️ Howden Alternatives and Competitors
- Aon Plc |
- Miller Insurance Services LLP |
- Kentro Capital Ltd |
- Henderson Insurance Brokers Limited |
- PIB Group |
- China Jinmao Holdings Group |
- Primary Group |
- Travel Risk Professionals |
- BMS Group |
- Aston Scott Group |
- AIG |
- Aon Reinsurance Solutions - Italia |
- Berkshire Hathaway |
- Tysers |
- Romero Insurance Brokers |
- Ellis David |
- NFU Mutual |
- Kerry London |
- Bridge Insurance |
- FIHL |
- Air Products |
- SPX |
- Mersen USA |
- Gardner Denver |
- Atlas Copco |
- Ingersoll Rand
💼 Howden Hiring and Layoffs
- Anshul Bhandari has joined Howden as Associate President in India, previously serving as Senior Vice President at Aon.
- Howden appointed Kirk Southern as group chief people officer and Brigitte Trafford as group chief corporate affairs officer.
- Howden appointed Kirk Southern as Group Chief People Officer on April 10, 2025, and launched Howden Auto Tracker, an automated follow-form facility, on April 2, 2025.
- Saurabh Verma has joined Howden as Chief Business Officer in Delhi, India, previously serving as President | Leader - Sales (CRS) & ACL (Aon Client Leadership) at Aon.
- Brigitte Trafford has joined Howden as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer in the United Kingdom, previously holding a position at another company.
- Finlay Thacker-McPherson has left Howden, where he served as Politics Lead in England, to become Founder & Director at The Next Frontier UK.
- Arvind Shetty has left Howden as Assistant Vice President in India to join Lockton as Deputy Vice President.
- Howden appointed Ankit Srivastava as Head of Health & Benefits (South), India.
🤖 Howden Developer, Integration and Automation News
- Howden Group Holdings has been awarded a contract for insurance, brokerage, and risk management services by APUC valued at £7 million.
- Howden has partnered with Federación Riojana de Montaña to expand their travel insurance coverage to include specific assistance for all federation members.
- Howden Insurance has adopted CloudFit, an AI-driven holistic health platform, to enhance employee well-being by offering personalized fitness, nutrition, and sleep programs.
📈 Howden Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
- On March 21, 2025, Howden Scotland acquired SKB Insurance to strengthen its position in the Scottish insurance brokerage market and expand its service offerings across the UK.
- In March, Howden was acquired by Chart Industries.
- Howden has agreed to acquire Chartered Financial Solutions Limited, enhancing its financial advisory capabilities, subject to CBI approval.
- Rumors suggest that the Howden-Risk Strategies deal has collapsed after weeks of confident expectations for its completion.
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