Howden, the new name for HQ Insurance

Following the purchase of HQ Insurance, Magic Millions Insurance Brokers & Silks Insurance, Howden Equine launched in October 2024, signaling a new era of bloodstock mortality insurance in Australasia and surrounding regions. 

Howden is a business that takes a ‘no limits’ approach to delighting and caring for its clients. It was founded by David Howden and two of his friends in London, in 1994. Since then, it has grown to be one of the UK’s largest independent insurance brokers, with offices all over the world that serve local people, locally. 

“Howden is an official partner of Ascot racecourse in the UK, and recently announced a three-year partnership with the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) as their official insurance partner. Howden’s sponsorship of the Melbourne Cup Carnival also reinforces its commitment to the horse racing industry in Australia.” - Matt Bacon, CEO Howden Pacific

With access to the world’s leading bloodstock underwriters, both locally and abroad, our clients can trust Howden Equine to find them the best policy to suit their needs.