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Hyperion courts Windsor as it takes firm steps towards flotation
The proposed acquisition of Lloyd’s broker Windsor by international broking and underwriting group Hyperion could lead to additional takeover deals in 2012, and would bolster the latter’s chances of initial public offering success, following confirmation…
Market moves: ‘Tis the season for recruiting
As Christmas draws closer, the insurance industry has prepared for the New Year with a raft of appointments. In the broking market, there were moves for Aon and Willis, while Howden added three new faces to its team.
Howden eyes Asia with Dallamore hire
Hyperion-owned Howden has signed up Brian Dallamore as an advisor and consultant in Asia, and as a non-executive director of the board that oversees the broker’s retail operations in South East Asia.
Former Citibank broking boss joins Howden Asian board
Howden Broking Group, the broking arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has recruited Brian Dallamore as an advisor and consultant in Asia.
Howden announces two new hires
Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Karen Kutger and Dawn Sequeira to its wholesale and reinsurance division.
Howden acquires Accette’s Asian operations
Broker Howden has acquired the insurance operations of Accette Insurance Group in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Hyperion completes acquisition
Howden Broking Group, the broking subsidiary of Hyperion Insurance Group, has completed the acquisition of the insurance operations of Accette Insurance Group in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Howden Broking launches energy division
Howden Broking today unveiled the launch of its energy division with the news that sector specialist Alan Brooks will be heading up the new department.
Care homes group chooses Howden
The English Community Care Association (ECCA) has appointed Howden Insurance Brokers as preferred supplier of insurance services to its care home members.
Market moves: All change at the trade bodies
With insurer moves slower than last week, this week has seen a number of changes among the trade bodies, with the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, the |British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Federation of European Risk Management Associations…
Interview - Matthew Reed: The challenge is everything
With insurance as his third career, Matthew Reed, Axa Commercial’s managing director of intermediary and direct, has risen rapidly up the ranks. Amy Ellis finds out how previous experiences have invested him with the determination to turn the insurer…
Market moves: Bucking the trend for UK employment
With September in full swing, announcements of moves around the market are arriving thick and fast. After the dearth of recruitment news in August, disciplines across the industry spectrum appear busy luring expertise from competitors, promoting from…
Torus poaches Gras from Howden
Torus Executive Risks has recruited Howard Gras as deputy professional indemnity manager in its financial lines team.
Howden opens for business in Bermuda
Howden Broking Group, part of international insurance and reinsurance distribution group Hyperion, has opened a new wholesale and retail operation in Bermuda’s capital, Hamilton.
Howden opens for business in Bermuda
Howden Broking Group, part of international insurance and reinsurance distribution group Hyperion, has opened a new wholesale and retail operation in Bermuda’s capital, Hamilton.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Global positioning
INSURANCE BROKER OF THE YEAR – WINNER – HOWDEN BROKING GROUP
Sandy Scott takes Achievement Award at 2011 British Insurance Awards
Sandy Scott, chief executive, Chartered Insurance Institute, was given the Achievement Award at the British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall tonight in front of 1800 fellow industry professionals.
Howden names new chair with IPO experience
Howden's UK subsidiary, Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Lorraine Adlam as chairman.
Post Europe: Growth in the marine market
New entrants are popping up in the European marine market on a regular basis yet report say rates are softening as there is over capacity. Jakki May takes a look at the market to assess what the real state of play is.
Growth in the marine market
New entrants are popping up in the European marine market on a regular basis yet report say rates are softening as there is over capacity. Jakki May takes a look at the market to assess what the real state of play is.
Biba 2011: Biba renews professional indemnity accredited broker panel
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker panel. Biba's three accredited brokers — Lockton Companies, Howden Insurance Brokers and Towergate Professional Indemnity — will continue to provide cover…
Interview - Tim Coles: up and at it
After serving in the army, Tim Coles, chief executive of Howden, found fresh excitement in the world of insurance. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about the company's unique attitude and his plans to grow the business further.
Hyperion aims for £200m target by 2014
The development of a general commercial retail broking operation in the UK will play a major role in Hyperion Group becoming a £200m business by September 2014.
Biba 2011: Trade body renews PI deal and teams up with Jelf
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker panel, and launched a new private medical insurance offering.