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Appointments, Business, Cardiff, Insurance, Swansea

Howden Insurance announces Dafydd James as latest recruit

Howden Insurance, the global insurance group, has announced Dafydd James, former Wales Rugby Union and British & Irish Lions player, as latest recruit to its South Wales team.

 

Dafydd joins as Business Executive, leaving his previous role at Lockton, and will be covering Howden’s South Wales, South West and global offices.

 

Dafydd will bring his drive and team-first mentality to bolster Howden’s risk strategy services from cyber liability to marine engineering, aviation, and renewable industries.

 

Speaking on his appointment, Dafydd said: “I am thrilled to be joining Howden’s team in South Wales. With its local presence and global footprint, I was drawn to its community- driven approach and the opportunities that lie ahead.

 

“I am a results-driven professional focused on building long-lasting, meaningful business relationships, which makes Howden the perfect fit for me. My goal is to deliver bespoke insurance solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs, creating value far beyond the initial transaction. I see my role as a trusted advisor, committed to providing insight, guidance and continuity that fosters long-term client retention.”

 

Gary Stevens, Regional Managing Director, commented: “We are delighted to have Dafydd with us at our South Wales office. His drive and determination from his career as an athlete, coupled with his professionalism, makes him the perfect fit for us as a Business Executive. He has already proved to be a great asset to the team, throwing himself into our community events from day one, and I am confident that he will help us to continue providing outstanding service to clients.”

Appointments, Business, South Wales

Howden announces five insurance appointments in south Wales

Howden has welcomed five insurance experts to its growing team.

 

Chris Knowles, Stuart Daviss and Geraint Jones join the team as account handlers, and Simon Peasley and Andrew Davies join as account executives.

 

Stuart and Geraint join Howden’s Cardiff office and Chris joins the Swansea office as account handlers, leaving their previous roles at Thomas Carroll and Towergate. In their new roles they will be working closely with Howden’s account executives to secure the best terms and cover for clients in a variety of sectors, as well as developing new business.

 

On his appointment, Chris said: “I am delighted to have joined Howden’s south Wales office. It is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced and knowledgeable team in a brand-new location for Howden. I look forward to helping Howden achieve our ambitious targets and grow in south Wales.”

 

On his appointment, Stuart commented: “My first six months at Howden have been a whirlwind in the best way. I am thrilled to have joined such a skilled and experienced team, and I’m excited to continue to utilise my experience and Howden’s resources to deliver exceptional service to clients. I chose to move to Howden to join a progressive broker that is already paving the way with its growth, and of course working with Gary Stevens and the whole team is a joy.”

 

On his appointment, Geraint said: “The opportunity to join Howden at an impressive period of growth and to work with an exceptional team of professionals is very exciting. I am looking forward to forging relationships with insurers and new clients alike, with the goal of making Howden the number one broker in the south Wales region.”

 

Simon Peasley and Andrew Davies join Howden’s Swansea office as account executives, with previous experience at Towergate. In their new roles, they will be growing the Howden presence within Wales and leveraging Howden’s client-centric culture to build stronger relationships and explore new initiatives.

 

On his appointment, Simon said: “I see Howden as the perfect fit for the next step in my career. The opportunity to join a professional business with a fantastic reputation that is growing from strength to strength is invaluable. I hope to further grow the Howden brand within Wales and add further value to the business with my experience in the sector and win business from our rival brokers.”

 

On his appointment, Andrew said: “Howden has built a strong reputation for fostering a supportive and collaborative culture, and this is what drew me to the organisation. This combination of a strong internal culture, a dynamic market position, and a focus on specialised knowledge is something I find incredibly appealing. My main goal is to make a tangible impact and contribute to the team’s continued success as quickly as possible.”

 

Gary Stevens, Regional Managing Director at Howden, said: “We are delighted to have welcomed such a strong cohort of recruits to our south Wales offices. Chris, Stuart, Geraint, Simon and Andrew all represent the high standards we hold for ourselves and our staff in delivering excellent insurance services to clients, and they are exceptional assets to our growing team.

 

“Strengthening our presence in south Wales has been a driving force for us over the last year, and I am incredibly proud of the community we have created.”

Charity, Charity Events, Insurance, News, Swansea

Howden’s south Wales offices compete in fundraising event

Howden’s Cardiff and Swansea teams went head-to-head as colleagues from the global insurance group and Principal Partner of the British & Irish Lions competed to raise as much as possible for local charities. Each office hosted its own Lions-themed event, complete with a match watch party, as part of the company’s wider efforts to support good causes through sport and community engagement.

 

The events on July 2, held at Elevens in Cardiff and the Swansea.com Stadium in Swansea, welcomed over 200 guests in total to watch the British & Irish Lions take on the Queensland Reds in a victory made all the sweeter for the Swansea office by Ospreys star Jac Morgan taking centre stage and being named Man of the Match in Australia.

 

Guests at the event were joined by multiple Wales and Lions rugby heroes including Shane Williams, Glenn Webb, Craig Quinell, Rhodri Jones, Iestyn Hopkins and Dafydd James in Swansea, and Martyn Madden, Andrew Coombs, Steve Moore and Andy Powell in Cardiff.

 

With both offices fundraising for their nominated charities, the Cardiff event raised over £1,300 for Maggie’s Cancer Charity, and Swansea over £2,500 for local charity Joseph’s Smile.

 

Both teams held exclusive raffles, with multiple items signed by notable sporting legends including British & Irish Lions jerseys and rugby balls, and boxing gloves, kindly donated by Wales’ first women’s world boxing champion Lauren Price. Swansea’s event also held a hotly contested auction for a British & Irish Lions shirt signed by Gareth Edwards, which one generous bidder took home for £400.

 

Swansea’s charity of choice, Joseph’s Smile, provides grants to ill children to enable them to access lifesaving or life-changing medical treatment or equipment that’s currently not available to them on the NHS, as well as raising awareness, support and research for childhood cancer.

 

Cardiff’s charity Maggie’s is a national charity, with centres across the UK offering support and care for those with cancer and their loved ones. Their Cardiff and Swansea centres host a range of services including support groups and stress management workshops, fostering a safe space for those affected by cancer.

 

Gary Stevens, Regional Managing Director at Howden, said: “It was wonderful to see both our south Wales offices go above and beyond in our fundraising challenge. Maggie’s and Joseph’s Smile charities are close to the hearts of us all at Howden Wales. Their work is truly life changing so we jumped at the chance to raise as much money as possible through our raffles and auctions, and we are incredible grateful for the generosity of all those who attended.

 

“Not only were we able to raise such fantastic amounts for both charities, but it was a wonderful opportunity to bring our local communities together and enjoy the Lions’ victory against the Reds. It was an additional honour for us to be able to present Ospreys’ CEO Lance Bradley with their Lions Origin plaque, and especially to see the Ospreys’ own Jac Morgan doing such a fantastic job representing Wales out in Australia.”

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.”