Howden Group Holdings Overview
Pro stress-test →Howden Group Holdings is a leading global insurance broker specializing in transaction liability, M&A protection, and specialized risk management. The firm operates with 24,000 employees and is owned by 5,300 employee-shareholders, PE firms General Atlantic and HgCapital, Canadian pension fund La Caisse, and the Howden Foundation. The company's equity was valued at £10 billion ($13.4 billion) in 2024.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Howden is pursuing aggressive geographic and product expansion in the high-growth US market through strategic acquisitions and organic hiring. The firm aims to rival major global brokers Marsh & McLennan Cos., Aon Plc, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., and Willis Towers Watson Plc. Founder David Howden stated in July 2025 his plan to have completed an IPO by 2030.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Howden competes against major global brokers including Marsh & McLennan Cos., Aon Plc, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., and Willis Towers Watson Plc. Other competitors include Hub International, Orchid Underwriters, USI Insurance Services, and Miller Insurance Services. Howden is the largest transaction liability insurance broker outside the US, giving it differentiated positioning in specialist M&A insurance markets before recent US expansion.
Industry Context
Howden Group Holdings operates in Global Insurance Broking and Risk Management.
Key facts
Founded: 1994 · Headquarters: London, UK · Employees: 24,000 · Revenue: N/A