David Howden labels sector as 'lazy' and 'lethargic' as he warns relevance of insurance is slipping away

David Howden

David Howden has challenged the insurance industry and the risk managers that buy insurance to reflect on how relevant they are to the world of business.

Speaking as part of a panel closing the Airmic conference in Liverpool on Wednesday, Howden, pictured – founder and CEO of the broking firm of the same name – spoke bluntly, saying that business

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