About Howden Switzerland

As part of Europe's largest brokerage, we support clients across the world, while maintaining a distinctly local and personal approach. What is now Howden Switzerland was founded in 2021 on a simple belief: people and their skills come first. That choice has defined our culture from day one, and today it is our clients who benefit most from it.

We operate with a flat, dynamic structure and local managers who know their markets firsthand. Guidance on regulations, business practices and regional nuances comes from people who work with them every day. And when your needs extend beyond Switzerland, we connect you to a global network of more than 25,000 specialists, ensuring consistent expertise wherever your business takes you.

As a local broker not tied to a single insurer, we care deeply about your business and work hard to build relationships that last. Our aim is simple: to give you the confidence of global capabilities with the responsiveness of a dedicated local partner.

This combination is our strength. At Howden, client-focused advice, expertise and human connection shape everything we do, so you receive advice that is both internationally informed and firmly rooted in your reality. With 13 local offices across Switzerland and our headquarters in Zurich, we stay close to you, wherever your business operates.

Excellence — clear standards, consistent quality

We follow a defined set of standards that guide every aspect of our work, from Rules of Engagement to complex topics such as Non-Admitted Coverage and Tax. These guidelines ensure clarity, consistency and the high level of service you expect, no matter how specific or technical your needs may be.

Trust — in the best interests of our customers

As we are not tied to any single insurer, we always act in the best interests of our clients. Howden and its partners share the same philosophy: an owner-managed mindset that puts responsibility, integrity and performance at the centre. We are not driven by short-term pressure — we are driven by achieving the right outcomes for our clients.

Relationships — people make the difference

Strong partnerships start with real conversations. That’s why we value face-to-face contact and personal relationships. We work as one seamless team to support you, accelerating decisions and speeding up problem-solving. You will never feel like a number in a system, and that makes all the difference.

Regional approach — local expertise

Howden operates with a decentralised, agile structure designed to remove barriers, not create them. You work with a local contact who speaks your language, understands your challenges and provides quick, competent support. No layers of bureaucracy. No delays. Just a partner focused on moving your business forward.