Global Cyber

Disrupting cyber insurance to drive change and choice

SME? Cyber+ is designed to meet your specific needs.

Our people make it possible

Our 150+ strong global cyber practice is one of the largest direct cyber premium providers into the Lloyd's of London market.

We manage many of the largest and most complex cyber programmes in the world, including those for US government entities and state health institutions, as well as many large global corporations.

150+

dedicated cyber specialists

30+

legal, technical and claims experts ready to advocate on your behalf

2025

Cyber Insurance Broker of the Year

Different by design

It's not enough to have an encyclopaedic knowledge of cyber insurance or have a knack for technology. You have to be experts in both, which is exactly what we are.

Our team is made up of subject-matter specialists in a range of areas, including engineers, wording experts, claims, and broking. If a discipline can help us deliver better results, we’ll go out of our way to become experts in it.

But beyond our aptitude, the Howden difference is about attitude. 

Our goal is to deliver the best possible outcome for our clients, every single time. It's that simple. And whatever we need to do to achieve that, we'll do. 

If there's a better solution, we'll create it.

If technology can change the game, we'll design and build it.

And when we're faced with the most complex problems the market can offer, we solve them.

We're Howden Cyber. Disrupting cyber insurance to drive change and choice.

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The future of cyber insurance is being shaped by those who lead with innovation, expertise and passion.
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Shay Simkin, Chair - Howden Cyber

Employee-owned. Fully empowered.

Hands-on

We hire top talent, and empower them to go the extra mile. Our goal is always to negotiate terms our competitors can't.

Imaginative

Eliminating long questionnaires. Industry-first wording. You name it. We'll always push the boundaries of what's possible.

Relentless

Market-leading training. Accreditation. If it keeps our team on the cutting edge of cyber risk, we'll do it.

What we do

World-class cyber insurance expertise.

Industry-leading risk analysis technology.

Determination and tenacity.

Combined together, these key factors allow us deliver real change and choice, and to shake up the status quo.

Measure

Our tech-driven approach scientifically links clients' cyber-security status to their insurance terms. Such precise measurements allow strong answers them to the vital questions that hold the key to securing better terms and wider cover. 

Minimise

Our hands-on approach focusses on cybersecurity and cyber insurance. We are always working to minimise the frequency of attack and severity of impact for our clients.

Monitor

Cyber threats are rapidly evolving. We are, too. We continuously invest in our talent and technology to keep clients protected.

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From cyber risk to cyber insurance

Our Cyber+ insurance is designed to deliver specialist SME and mid-market cyber business insurance quickly and easily. By answering 4 questions as part of a simple quote process, businesses can swiftly protect themselves against key online risks, such as phishing, malware, targeted ransomware and insider threats.

To find out more about our specialist SME Cyber+ insurance, click here. 

 

  • 24/7 crisis panel to deliver support in the event of a problem
  • Court attendance, PR costs, subsidised IT risk management

 

  • Cyber liability
  • Privacy liability
  • Media liability (usually online only)
  • Regulatory investigations and fines, where insurable

  • Incident response costs (forensics, credit monitoring, PR, notification)
  • Cost to repair
  • Business interruption
  • Increased cost of working
  • E-theft (virus/hacking)
  • E-extortion
Protecting clients against the fallout of malicious attacks and accidental events.
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Award-winning expertise

We’re proud to announce that Howden was awarded the Cyber Insurance Broker of the Year at the Intelligent Insurer Cyber Insurance Awards 2025. And, at the same ceremony, our own Shay Simkin was shortlisted for the prestigious "Cyber Insurance Legend" award, a fitting reward for his own work pioneering the way insurance can be used to mitigate the ever-growing cyber risk.

When we say our goal is to change the way that insurance is used in the cyber industry, it's not just talk. We walk the walk. Our global cyber practice is here to raise the standards of what's possible in this space, and our awards show that our peers recognise the work we do, too. 

Benefits of a global practice

Our global operation allows us to deliver the same exacting standards of service and expert knowledge everywhere, for every client, every single time.

Customised global coverage

Reduce the risk of any gaps, overlaps or disparities across multiple territories.

Reduce complexity and costs

Manage and administer insurance portfolios from one central point of contact.

Manage legal issues across jurisdictions

Helping clients better manage their legal and regulatory compliance across multiple territories.

Operate at speed

We help our clients improve their ability to react quickly to any incidents or claims.

The global team

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Shay Simkin

Chair - Howden Cyber
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Adam Codrington

Global Head of Cyber
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Jean Bayon de la Tour

Head of Cyber - International
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David Rees

Head of UK & IE Cyber
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Sarah Neild

Head of UK Cyber Retail
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Edward Wong

Cyber Technical Lead – Asia
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Lawrence Chong

Regional Cyber Leader – Asia
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Manuel Perez

Head of Cyber - Europe
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Vernica Walia

Regional Cyber Leader – India
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Tom Cook

Regional Cyber Leader - MEA
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Jack Bassett

Regional Cyber Leader – Pacific
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David Owen

Head of Cyber Wordings
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Mikko Peltonen

Head of Digital Risks & Cyber
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Roya Rahnejat

Growth Execution Manager - Global Cyber
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Amita Virdi

Global Cyber Marketing Manager
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Charlie Hathorn

Data Analyst - Global Cyber

Isn't it time to start protecting your business?