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Appointments, Insurance

Howden makes key addition to Welsh corporate team

HOWDEN, the global insurance group, has appointed Daniel Abbott as Corporate Director to its South Wales corporate team.

 

Daniel joins the team following his role as Sales & Development Director at Watkin Davies, which was acquired by Howden in 2021. This marks another strong addition to Howden’s South Wales base as it continues to attract new talent through its unique employee ownership model and strengthen its potential for client support.

 

After being in his previous role for six years, Daniel will bring a wealth of experience to support the growth and development of Howden’s South Wales corporate division, which currently includes Annabelle Cervera, Tony Barber and Stephen Yandle as Account Executive, Account Director and Regional Corporate and Commercial Sales Director respectively.

 

As Corporate Director, Daniel will have a key focus on providing risk management solutions and effective risk transfer programmes for large, complex and multinational clients across industries such as marine, energy, construction and waste management.

 

Speaking on his appointment, Daniel said: “I was thrilled for the opportunity to join Howden’s corporate team in South Wales at what is such an exciting period of growth. In my role I aim to work closely with our clients and partners to formulate strategic plans that enhance opportunities, while effectively promoting Howden’s comprehensive range of solutions and capabilities.

 

“Howden is a group of exceptionally talented insurance experts who have the freedom to deliver for clients and the support to do what they do best. I’m honoured to join an exceptional team of seasoned professionals under the insightful leadership of Gary Stevens, and I look forward to contributing to Howden’s continued growth and expansion throughout South Wales and beyond.”

 

Gary Stevens, Regional Managing Director at Howden, added: “Daniel is an exceptional addition to our corporate team in South Wales and I have no doubt that he will make a strong impact on our growth and development, and catalyse the strategies involved to always provide the highest quality services. With his experience, he holds the key skills needed to create strategic solutions that not only benefit our clients fully but keep the true values and ethos of Howden at heart.”

Appointments, Business, Business Expansion

Howden leads the way in expert recruitment and growth opportunities in south Wales

HOWDEN, the global insurance intermediary group, is continuing its period of growth in south Wales as it places its focus on corporate and commercial growth.

Currently undergoing a recruitment surge, Howden Wales attracts new talent through its unique employee ownership model, different from the traditional share price and shareholder value model, and is setting its sights on further growth to maximise its potential in providing solution-based insurance support to its growing clientele in south Wales.

Stephen Yandle is the latest expert recruit to be enticed by Howden’s model, joining as regional corporate and commercial sales director for Wales.

Stephen joins with extensive experience in regional sales, having previously been regional corporate, health & benefits sales director at Aon, and was drawn by Howden’s exciting growth prospects and opportunities.

Speaking on what attracted him to Howden and what he hopes to achieve in his new role, Stephen said: “As a proud Welshman, the opportunity to join Howden and drive corporate and commercial growth within Wales was one I could not turn down. After spending time with Gary Stevens and the senior leaders at Howden, and hearing the visions and challenges ahead, I knew I had to jump at the chance to work in this environment and towards their strategic objectives. It is clear to see the extensive expertise that Howden holds in Wales, from its partners to senior leaders, and their unwavering dedication to our clients displays the true potential that there is to deliver and provide them with our solution-focused approach.

“In just my first few weeks I witnessed first-hand how the business is literally buzzing with ideas. We are encouraged to join in with the entrepreneurial spirit, bring new ideas and speak up for the value of our current and future clients. After meeting with many of our insurer partners, I can see how committed they are to supporting us in Wales.

“Howden’s unique employee ownership model really makes us stand out, and allows us to constantly put our clients at the heart of everything that we do.”

Gary Stevens, Regional Managing Director at Howden, added: “Our staff are incredibly valued, and we take great care over our recruitment process to ensure we welcome the best of the best to our team so that our clients receive a service that is consistently at the top of its game. We encourage newcomers to get stuck into projects straight away and welcome their contributions. Stephen represents yet another fantastic addition to the team and his skills, expertise and enthusiasm in supporting and driving our core values at Howden makes him a perfect fit.”