Member since: August, 2025
Business Name: Howden Insurance
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Howden Insurance is the world’s largest employee-owned insurance intermediary, founded in 1994 by David Howden with just three people and a dog in a small London office. Today, it is a global powerhouse with over 22,000 employees operating in more than 100 territories, managing $42 billion in premiums for clients worldwide
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Howden combines the scale and reach of a global broker with the agility and personal touch of a business rooted in employee ownership. This unique model fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and long-term thinking—ensuring that clients receive tailored, expert solutions across the full insurance value chain, including retail, specialty, wholesale, underwriting, reinsurance, and capital markets
With a flat global structure and empowered local leadership, Howden delivers deep local insight backed by international strength. Its commitment to community, sustainability, and charitable giving is exemplified by initiatives like the Howden Foundation and the Million for a Million campaign, which raised over $1.5 million for global and local charities
Whether serving multinational corporations or local SMEs, Howden is driven by a simple principle: putting people first—clients, colleagues, and communities alike.
