Corporate Insurance
For large companies, quality insurance means coverage exactly where you need it - and nowhere where you don’t. In other words, lean cover.
We specialise in large state-based, national and multinational companies using open market placements with worldwide insurance and reinsurance markets.
Our people are experienced, specialist brokers providing a high quality level of service and offering tailored client solutions. Using a variety of specialists across the full spectrum of your insurance needs, we’ll invest time in getting to know your true risk picture.
We’ll help you minimise your exposures by working with you to understand your risks and ensure that your insurance provides the broadest possible cover at the best price.
What sets Howden apart:
- Experienced day-to-day service teams
- Efficiencies and innovation through technology, data and analytics
- Coverage tailored to meet your specific needs
- Local and global placement strength
Our industries & specialisations
Manufacturing, transport and logistics, life sciences and healthcare, construction, mining and energy, education, faith and community, retail and wholesale.
Corporate Risks products & services
- Physical assets & Business Interruption (Loss of Income)
- General Liability
- Professional & Financial Risks
- Cyber Liability
- Workers' Compensation
- Motor Vehicle
- Marine Transit
- Corporate Travel
- Trade Credit
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Alternative Risk Transfer
- Risk Assessment & Insurance Gap Analysis
Meet the experts
Robert Villano
Robert Villano
Head of Corporate Risks Victoria
My dedication to continuous development keeps me ahead of industry trends, enabling me to offer innovative and effective strategies.
Robert has spent 20 years in insurance risk advisory, characterised by his unwavering commitment to clients, dedication to the growth and development of his team, and a relentless pursuit of excellence through continuous learning and best practices. Robert has extensive market management expertise and utilises his market relationships to negotiate positive commercial outcomes for his clients.
Grant Rovelli
Grant Rovelli
Head of Corporate Risks Queensland
With 14 years of broking experience across various industry segments, including sport, mining, construction, manufacture, property development, and large property portfolios, Grant has established a strong presence and developed expertise in the Northern Territory, North Queensland, and South East Queensland markets. Grant has successfully led diverse teams across a large geographical area by prioritising team values while maintaining high levels of client engagement. His client-first approach drives Grant to challenge conventional practices, developing risk improvement and risk management strategies that align with the clients' objectives, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional service.
Carlie Griggs
Carlie Griggs
Partner Corporate Risks
Carlie has over 25 years insurance experience with 20+ years at International Broking Houses. During this time, Carlie has worked on middle-market and large accounts across a wide range of industries and professions, with services including risk advice, program structure and design, marketing and negotiation, placement and claims.
Carlie is known as a strong advocate for her clients and the industry more broadly. In relation to the later, Carlie has held a position on the National Insurance Brokers Australia (NIBA) NSW Divisional Committee for over 20 years, and the last 3 of those years as Chairperson.
Prior to joining Howden, Carlie was a Managing Principal for Marsh Australia’s Corporate team.
Richard Wilson
Richard Wilson
Partner Corporate Risks
Richard has over 33 years insurance experience in both underwriting and broking roles in Australia and London. The majority of his career has been spent in insurance broking roles servicing large national and international clients and in the design, marketing and placement of insurance programs as well as claims service, contract reviews and advice across all insurance classes.
Richard’s experience encompasses a wide range of clients from small to large corporate to large multinationals and ASX listed businesses. He has been involved in numerous client sectors including large infrastructure/utility accounts, construction, manufacturing, retail and transport industries.
His strength is listening to his clients to ensure he understands their business and their needs and to then provide advice on the best solutions to manage risk whilst also focusing on coverage, cost and administration requirements. Prior to joining Howden Richard spent 7 years at Honan and 21 years at Aon so has a long history of partnering with clients.
David Welsh
David Welsh
Partner Corporate Risk
David has worked in the insurance broking industry for over 25 years, gaining experience in both the Australian and London insurance markets. He has strong expertise across risk analysis, placement, servicing and claims management of large and complex corporate clients across multiple general insurance and professional lines classes.
David has managed a diverse range of clients including large ASX listed Corporate clients and a number of large Faith & Not For Profit clients including Australian Christian Churches / Independent Churches and Schools, Salvation Army, Baptist Union, and Vision Australia.
Prior to joining Howden David has gained experience at Honan Insurance Group and Marsh as well as a number of broking and underwriting roles in London. He holds a strong client-centric ethos and strives to ensure that customers attain the best value possible under his management.