Howden

Howden is a leading global insurance group operating in insurance broking and risk consulting, managing $37bn of premiums for its clients. The group employs around 23,000 people and serves clients across areas such as corporate insurance and risk, employee benefits, reinsurance and personal lines.

Howden is majority owned by its own employees, with its largest shareholder group being the people who work in the business, supported by three long-term minority growth-equity partners. This ownership structure underpins an 'owner's mindset' culture in which employees take ownership of their decisions and the business is built to last.