Howden, the global insurance group has bolstered its growing presence in south Wales with the appointment of five insurance experts.
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.”
