Howden
Ranking the top 67 brokers in the history of the British Insurance Awards
When I sat down to compile the list of the most successful brokers in the history of the British Insurance Awards in 2014, space permitted that I could only number the top 10.
Here are the most successful insurers, brokers and adjusters in BIA history
To celebrate the 20th edition of the British Insurance Awards, three years ago, I sat down and went through all the previous events to find out who had been the most successful company in its history.
Post Power List 2017: David Howden
Group CEO, Hyperion Group
Hyperion poised for further acquisitions as revenue climbs
Hyperion CEO David Howden has told Post he expects the group to break the half billion revenue barrier in 2017 following strong 2016 results.
Hyperion reports strong growth despite losses
Hyperion Insurance saw group revenue increase by 45% in 2016, up to £434m from £299m in the previous year.
Howden to combine UK operations under single management structure
Howden, the retail broking arm of Hyperion, is set to combine its UK operations under a single management structure following numerous acquisitions.
Perkins Slade's Richard Doubleday on insuring the future Team GB
As an avid armchair sports fan I spent most August evenings sitting on the edge of said chair cheering Team GB on as they ran, swam, pedalled and penalty shuffled their way to a record 67 medals.
Colosso takes up third NED role at Lancashire Holdings
Former CEO of Howden UK Adrian Colosso has taken up a role as non-executive director for Lancashire Holdings.
Howden's Rootham to leave the business in June
Howden UK retail division boss Stuart Rootham is to leave the broker at the end of June.
Colosso becomes non-exec chair at personal lines MGA
Industry stalwart Adrian Colosso has lined up his second non-executive role following his departure from Howden, Post understands.
C-Suite - Broker: The thread through everything
Companies must embrace a culture of honesty and integrity when it comes to client care.
Colosso returns to the market in City Net boardroom role
Former Howden CEO Adrian Colosso has joined the board of Lloyd’s wholesale broker City Net as a non-executive director, Post can reveal.
Rank: 26 - David Howden, group CEO, Hyperion Group
Following the acquisition of RK Harrison, Howden told the market an initial public offering was a “stepping stone to the company’s next phase of growth”, but played for time by saying it would need time to bed in the merger.
Hyperion eschews 2015 dividend as RKH deal fuels £81.4m accounting loss
Hyperion will report an International Financial Reporting Standards accounting loss of £81.4m for 2015 as a result of expenses such as that associated with the acquisition of RKH.
Europe: A CIVETS hedge?
There is currently a lot of hype about the so-called CIVETS - Columbia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa. These are countries with young populations and plenty of economic potential, so should these be the hunting grounds for European…
C-Suite - Broker: Better together
Not everyone wants to live in London – there is talent all over the UK, and it’s time it was noticed, says Stuart Rootham, UK joint managing director, Howden.
Howden gets green light for Perkins Slade Forrest takeover
Hyperion-owned Howden UK has completed the acquisition of sports and recreation specialist Perkins Slade Forrest Holdings following shareholder and regulatory approval.
Ex-Howden boss Tim Coles joins Nexus as CEO as MGA targets more M&A
Nexus Underwriting Management has unveiled former Howden Broking Group boss Tim Coles as its new CEO.
Howden boosts Midlands presence with Perkins Slade buy
Howden UK has agreed to buy Perkins Slade Forrest subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
UK brokers must innovate to achieve growth in stagnant market, says Finaccord
The UK general insurance broking sector will struggle to achieve organic growth over the next two years, amid strong competition from alternative sales channels, according to Finaccord.
Singapore judge dismisses springboard injunctions in broker legal spat
Judge Choo Han Teck has dismissed attempts by JLT to grant two springboard injunctions against Howden, four former JLT employees and recruitment firm Huntington Search.
JLT sues Howden in Singapore to halt staff exodus
JLT is pursuing Howden and a Singapore executive firm in the Singapore courts after key staff including JLT's Singapore managing director Goh Chye Huat left in May.
Hearn hire tipped to give CGSC an edge amid wider broking exodus
External influencing factors have been cited as the trigger for a host of high-profile broking departures, as the sector’s managerial merry-go-round once again enters full swing.
