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November 23, 2009

Property and Casualty Specialist joins Howden

Howden, a leading independent Lloyd’s broker providing a range of specialist insurances, has today announced that Mark Hutchinson, a recognised specialist in North American Property business, has joined as a Director of its North American Property and Casualty division.

Mark has over 30 years’ experience within the wholesale Property & Casualty market.  He joins from Miller where he was a North American Broker/Producer, following a long career at both Sedgwicks and Prentis Donegan/Price Forbes.

Tim Coles, CEO of Howden, comments: “Over the past 12 months, Howden has become recognised as a serious player in the North American wholesale market.  We have built a very strong team – the individuals that make up our property team are widely recognised as amongst the best in the market.  I’m delighted to welcome Mark - he will bring valuable experience to our successful and dynamic team.”

The Howden North American property and casualty team specialises in finding solutions for harder to place risks including utilities, energy, and heavy industry.
 
Commenting on his decision to join the business, Mark Hutchinson said: “There are few truly independent brokers with Howden’s global footprint and desire to grow. It has a tremendous reputation for not only providing outstanding service to its clients, but also for supporting the ambitions of its people. I believe it is ideally positioned to take advantage of the changes taking place within the markets around the world, and go on to become a significant global player.”