Howden appoints new chief executive of consumer and local commercial as Ogley departs

Howden has appointed Mike Dalby as its new chief executive of consumer and local commercial, with Kelly Ogley having decided to leave the broker.

Ogley, an Insurance Times columnist, has decided to step down from her role to take some time out with her family and to consider other opportunities.

She has played a pivotal role in Howden’s high street business for nine years, five of which as chief executive of consumer and local commercial – a role she took up following the acquisition of A-Plan in 2020.

Rob Kennedy, chief executive at Howden UK and Ireland, said: “Ogley has always been passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and has a deeply rooted sense of community, attributes that made such a critical difference to the success of our high street businesses.

”We thank her for her outstanding leadership and her commitment to colleagues. Beyond Howden, her advocacy for better representation across gender and ethnicity in the industry was tireless. We wish Ogley every success in the future.”

Dalby experience

Dalby is taking up his new role alongside his existing leadership of Howden’s consumer life and health division. 

Dalby joined Howden in 2023 and prior to this was with Axa Health, most recently as a distribution director and prior to this as an individual health director.

In 2000, Dalby founded Health-on-line, with Axa Health assuming the role of underwriter in 2006 and eventually acquiring the business in 2012.

His latest appointment is effective immediately, subject to regulatory approval.

Kennedy said: “Dalby’s proven track record in driving growth and integrating teams will unlock opportunities for greater collaboration across our Howden businesses, delivering more value for clients and further opportunities for colleagues.

”I look forward to working with Dalby as he takes the consumer and local commercial business to the next level of its growth trajectory.”