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Howden expands into North Wales with acquisition of personal and commercial lines broker
’The addition is a significant step forward in growing our business in the north of the country,’ says chief executive
Howden opens new office in West Sussex as senior hire announced
’Our newest location provides an exciting opportunity for us to expand our local offering to clients, says regional managing director
Financial impact of cyber attacks in Europe revealed – Howden
’Cyber insurance is not just a protective measure, but a strategic enabler of resilience that accelerates recovery, strengthens risk management and reduces financial losses,’ says international head of cyber
Howden continues US retail expansion with acquisition of entertainment broker
’As Howden recently made clear by establishing a US leadership team for its expansion in this dynamic market, we are committed to creating opportunities for the most talented and leading players in the sector,’ says vice chairman
Dive In: ‘Culture of openness’ key to creating supportive environments
’[It’s] about role modelling at a leadership level, demonstrating and being visible about the fact that people have responsibilities,’ says underwriter
‘I had nothing to lose’ – Graduate lands Howden role after street pitch
’As soon as I ordered the sandwich board, I knew there was no going back,’ says intern
Briefing: Why MGAs should be brokers’ best friends
MGAs often bring a complementary skill set to the value chain table, enhancing brokers’ service proposition and encouraging innovation
In Focus: Why so many say ‘I fell into’ insurance – and why that’s changing
‘We’re a global leader. We contribute 2% to the UK’s GDP. We employ 60,000 people and nobody’s bothered to tell anybody that this thing exists,’ says chief executive officer
Briefing: Insurance sector has ability to steer road safety
Best practice for safer driving has been a focus following the government’s proposed road reforms in August 2025 – the potential impact of rule changes on claims means the industry simply cannot be a passenger in these conversations
Briefing: How AI can humanise insurance
Insurance businesses must make a dual investment for future success – in decision-making artificial intelligence and staff training to empower employees to tap into such tools
Revealed – the best and worst gender pay gaps at UK brokers
The Big Question: What steps should UKGI take to inspire young people to embrace a career in insurance?
Briefing: Brokers must bolster commercial cyber cover takeup
Briefing: Biba Conference 2025 facilitates sector futureproofing with tailored events
Briefing: FCA right to put diverse talent attraction onus on employers
Briefing: Continued flood risk brings possible property protection gap to the forefront
The Big Question: Which regulations and data reporting should the FCA cut to boost industry growth, following letter to PM?
Opinion: The changing face of the broker market as firms take stock of M&A options
Rob Corner: Dual targets organic and acquisitional growth in upcoming 12 months
Chief distribution officer at Dual UK, Rob Corner, explains what brokers can expect from the MGA in the coming year, as well as outlines key trends impacting the MGA market
Carl Shuker: ‘Single Howden brand’ seeks to continue growth trajectory by being ‘client centric’
UK and Ireland chief executive believes ‘there is still a huge demand for advice’ from insurance ‘clients of all shapes and sizes’
David Flint: Lloyd’s of London’s first black broker
’It’s never nice to think that someone may dislike you because of your skin colour,’ says chief executive
Kelly Ogley: A-Plan ‘incredibly proud’ of personal lines heritage, but commercial lines presents ‘exciting’ opportunities
The high street broker’s chief executive says the ongoing expansion of its commercial lines footprint will ‘fuel a lot of growth’ for the firm
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