’We’re delighted to be partnering with Howden on this renewable energy facility,’ says underwriting director
Howden has expanded its renewable energy facility across its network of renewable energy hubs.
The quote and bind platform, which is led by Aviva and fully accredited by Lloyd’s, is exclusive to Howden’s UK retail network.
It has a capacity of up to £150m per declaration and offers pre-agreed rates and bespoke policy terms. The expansion follows a successful pilot programme with Howden Scotland.
Deborah Duss, head of strategy for industry evolution, said: “Howden’s renewable energy facility provides the speed of service to our clients that is required to succeed in this very agile and cost competitive industry.
“The tech solution enables innovation and process automatisation whilst not sacrificing underwriting expertise.”
Facility offering
The facility offers comprehensive cover across both construction and operational phases for a range of green technologies.
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This includes onshore wind, solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hydro power.
Matthew Gordon, underwriting director for specialty, real estate and strategic initiatives at Aviva, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Howden on this renewable energy facility.
”At Aviva, we’re committed to supporting the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy and this platform is a great example of how smart technology and deep sector expertise can come together to deliver real impact and help the UK get ready for a more sustainable future.
”The facility’s success so far reflects the strength of our collaboration and the growing demand for streamlined specialist insurance solutions in the renewable energy space”
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