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Howden Re is the global reinsurance broking division of the Howden Group, one of the largest insurance intermediaries in the world.
Operating as a global reinsurance, risk, capital and strategic advisory, Howden Re works with the world’s largest insurers to design, structure, arrange and place complex reinsurance programs.
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Reinsurance & property remain key profit drivers for Lloyd’s syndicates: Howden Re
2nd June 2025
Property and reinsurance lines remain the primary drivers of premium growth and profitability for Lloyd’s of London syndicates, according to a new report from Howden Re. The firm’s latest analysis of Lloyd’s syndicate performance offers a detailed overview of market trends, revealing that property gross written premiums (GWP) among the top ... Read the full article
June renewals reflect market transitioning from disruption to disciplined recalibration: Howden Re
29th May 2025
Howden's global reinsurance, capital markets, and strategic advisory arm, Howden Re, has noted a continued moderation in property-catastrophe reinsurance pricing at 1 June 2025, while underwriting rigour reportedly persisted, especially in structurally challenged layers. According to a new report from Howden Re, following a selective return of capacity driven by historic ... Read the full article
Brazil faces intensifying climate risks as insurance sector adapts to shifting weather patterns: Howden Re
8th May 2025
Howden Re, the reinsurance and strategic advisory division of Howden, has launched its fourth edition of the Brazil and Global Climate Impacts report, created in collaboration with MeteoIA, a climate analytics firm. This latest report provides an in-depth look at Brazil’s changing climate patterns, offering a review of the last quarter’s ... Read the full article
Howden Re appoints Pascal Kahraman as Director of German broking team
7th May 2025
Howden Re, the reinsurance division of broking group Howden, has appointed Pascal Kahraman as Director within the broking team in Germany, based out of the newly opened Munich office. Kahraman joins from industry giant, Munich Re, where he has served for over 13 years since joining as a graduate trainee in ... Read the full article
Cynthia Cui promoted to Head of APAC Fac Reinsurance at Howden Re Intl.
1st May 2025
Howden Re, the reinsurance division of borking group Howden, has announced the promotion of Cynthia Cui to Head of Asia-Pacific (APAC) Facultative Reinsurance at Howden Re International. In her new role, Cui will lead the continued expansion of Howden Re’s Cedant Facultative business across the APAC region, working closely with the ... Read the full article
Howden Re’s cyber risk report reveals 62% market share held by top 5 reinsurers
29th April 2025
Howden Re, the reinsurance, capital markets, and strategic advisory division of Howden, has released Into the Cyberverse, an in-depth report examining the future of cyber risk transfer and outlining the necessary structural changes for creating a sustainable, scalable market. The report assesses how cyber losses move through the reinsurance ecosystem and ... Read the full article
Howden Re hires Paul Ogni as Director of Operational Solutions
15th April 2025
Howden Re, the reinsurance division of Howden, continues to expand its Capital & Operational Solutions Practice with several strategic appointments over the past year, most recently naming Paul Ogni as Director – Operational Solutions. In this new role, Ogni will support the development of a claims management advisory service. He brings over ... Read the full article
Japanese property cat reinsurance pricing ‘eased from a high base’ at April 1 renewals: Howden Re
1st April 2025
Japan risk-adjusted catastrophe excess-of-loss (XoL) rates on-line saw reductions of 10-15% at the April 1st, 2025, reinsurance renewals, as pricing "eased from a high base" as sellers looked to protect or grow positions while buyers leveraged support for the more difficult to place programmes, according to reinsurance broker Howden Re. Overall, ... Read the full article
2024 a strong year for insurance carrier earnings despite pricing shifts and rising peril losses: Howden Re
28th March 2025
In 2024, global insurance carriers experienced a year of improved underwriting performance and capital recovery, which contrasted with growing concerns around reserving volatility and widening loss gaps, according to a recent analysis by Howden Re. One of the report’s central themes is the stabilisation of pricing following a period of significant ... Read the full article
Howden Re welcomes Nicolò Forcellini as Director, DACH London team
5th March 2025
Howden Re, a global reinsurance broker, has recently announced the appointment of Nicolò Forcellini as a Director at Howden Re Fac, where he will be joining the DACH London team. Forcellini will work under the leadership of Tom Sharman, Managing Director of Howden Re Fac. Sharman commented: "Nicolò’s appointment further strengthens our ... Read the full article
Howden Re appoints Emily Lo as Head of Analytics, Asia
19th February 2025
Howden Re, the reinsurance division of Howden, has announced the appointment of Emily Lo as Head of Analytics, Asia. Lo is a qualified actuary with over 20 years of experience in general insurance and reinsurance across Asia and Australia. Her expertise spans pricing, reserving, product development, and capital & reinsurance management for ... Read the full article
Howden Re calls for public-private collaboration to bridge California’s protection gap
11th February 2025
Following the California wildfires, Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets, and strategic advisory arm of Howden, has released a protection gap-focused report emphasising regulatory reforms, risk-based pricing, enhanced risk mitigation, and public-private collaboration as the "only viable path" to restoring stability in the state's insurance market. As per the report, ... Read the full article
Howden launches new UK renewable energy quote and bind platform
10th February 2025
Howden’s Power & Renewable Energy team has launched a UK quote and bind platform, fully accredited by Lloyd’s and exclusive to Howden’s retail network. Announced in a recent LinkedIn post, the platform is backed by London insurers with capacity of up to £100 million per declaration. This facility offers Howden’s clients a ... Read the full article
Aviation market navigates ‘new normal’ with ongoing challenges for 2025: Howden Re
28th January 2025
The aviation industry had a mixed year in 2024, with ‘new normal’ loss conditions persisting for much of the year and marked by a tragic crash in South Korea as well as ongoing uncertainty surrounding the fate of aircraft stranded in Russia, Howden Re has noted in a recent report. Despite ... Read the full article
Howden Re welcomes Aon’s Hatch as Director, International Facultative
24th January 2025
Kelly Hatch, a property re/insurance broker with extensive expertise in Asia Pacific property placements, has joined Howden Re as Director, International Facultative. Hatch’s new role will focus on providing innovative reinsurance solutions that deliver exceptional client value, primarily in the APAC region. He will also contribute to the growth of Howden ... Read the full article





