About us

About Us

Global expertise, local reach

Established in 2004, Howden India is part of Howden, headquartered in the United Kingdom. A leading independent insurance and re-insurance intermediary, Howden comprises of three lines of business – Insurance Broking (Howden), Underwriting (Dual) and Reinsurance (Howden Re). We are the largest European insurance intermediary and one of the largest insurance brokers outside the United States.

Our risk management, reinsurance broking, insurance portfolio management and claims management services are aimed at protecting a wide range of businesses and professional service organisations. Howden India has an enviable list of clients that vary by size and risk exposures.

We are specialists, not generalists, supported by a strong backbone of technology. Howden India has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001 certifications for our quality and information management systems.

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We are now Great Place To Work® Certified™

We aim to foster thriving individuals, both emotionally and professionally, who are committed to the common goal. Prioritizing our people leads to happier, more open-minded, and empowered employees, which positively impacts client interactions.

Ensuring peace of mind for every business

Howden has employee ownership at its heart. We are the largest European insurance intermediary and one of the largest insurance brokers outside the USA. The Group comprises Insurance broking entity Howden, DUAL- the largest international underwriting MGA, and Howden RE.

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55+ Countries

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Over US$ 3 Bn revenue

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US$ 42 Bn in written premiums

Board members

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Mark Wood

Deputy Chair Howden UK&I & Chair Howden Asia Pacific
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Mark Wood

Deputy Chair Howden UK&I & Chair Howden Asia Pacific

Mark is a highly experienced professional in the insurance broking industry. With over 30 years of experience in the field, he has demonstrated a deep understanding of the insurance market, including emerging trends, risk management strategies, and client needs. His extensive network of industry contacts and strong relationships with insurers contribute to his effectiveness in delivering comprehensive insurance solutions to clients.

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Sonia Caamaño

CEO, International Growth Markets
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Sonia Caamaño

CEO, International Growth Markets

Sonia has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, with extensive expertise in driving growth and finding tailored insurance solutions for clients in international markets.

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Amit Agarwal

CEO & Principal Officer
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Amit Agarwal

CEO & Principal Officer

With over 23 years of extensive experience, including 19 in insurance and reinsurance broking, Amit is known for delivering innovative solutions and managing high-performing teams. His transition from banker to broker gives him a unique perspective and versatile skill set, making him a vital asset. Amit's role involves global travel to engage with stakeholders and ensuring that our value proposition is effectively communicated and executed.

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Anil Varma

Managing Director
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Anil Varma

Managing Director

A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Anil has over 36 years of experience both as an insurer and broker.

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Mahesh Chainani

Wholetime Director
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Mahesh Chainani

Wholetime Director

Mahesh has over 36 years of experience in the insurance and marketing industry.

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Girish Mantri

Executive Director & CFO
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Girish Mantri

Executive Director & CFO

Girish comes with over 20 years of experience and is a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is heading our finance, administration, and the compliances division.

Management team

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Amit Agarwal

CEO & Principal Officer
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Amit Agarwal

CEO & Principal Officer

With over 23 years of extensive experience, including 19 in insurance and reinsurance broking, Amit is known for delivering innovative solutions and managing high-performing teams. His transition from banker to broker gives him a unique perspective and versatile skill set, making him a vital asset. Amit's role involves global travel to engage with stakeholders and ensuring that our value proposition is effectively communicated and executed.

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Anil Varma

Managing Director
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Anil Varma

Managing Director

A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Anil has over 36 years of experience both as an insurer and broker.

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Abhijit Sethi

Chief Operating Officer
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Abhijit Sethi

Chief Operating Officer

Abhijit has been instrumental in driving go to market strategies, placement program structuring and market leveraging. After his MBA, he proceeded to head insurance program placements and underwriter interactions. He is responsible for strategic leadership overlooking pan-India placements, optimising business operations, refining processes, and nurturing insurance relationships.

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Girish Mantri

Executive Director & CFO
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Girish Mantri

Executive Director & CFO

Girish comes with over 20 years of experience and is a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is heading our finance, administration, and the compliances division.

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Prateek Singhal

Executive President & Head – Reinsurance
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Prateek Singhal

Executive President & Head – Reinsurance

Prateek is an enterprising leader with strong credentials in formulating and executing strategies for revenue (premium) growth and client management in non-life corporate insurance, reinsurance, and broking (risk consulting). He has over 2 decades of experience in the general insurance sector.

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Amit Solanki

Executive President - Liability & Special Risks
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Amit Solanki

Executive President - Liability & Special Risks

Amit has over 15 years of experience across top insurance brokers and has handled M&A Tax related insurances during his previous stints. He has been instrumental in building a team of highly expert liability lines professionals to deliver tailor made solutions for some of the largest corporates in India.

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Neeran Choudhary

President & Head - West Zone & Interim Head -Health & Benefits
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Neeran Choudhary

President & Head - West Zone & Interim Head -Health & Benefits

Neeran is a seasoned specialist in the field of general insurance broking for nearly 2 decades. He is a senior business leader with expertise in all lines of general insurance and Reinsurance businesses.

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Nirmala Venkateswaran

Executive Vice-President & Head HR
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Nirmala Venkateswaran

Executive Vice-President & Head HR

Nirmala is a human resources maven with a demonstrated history of working in varied domains including education, internet, insurance and industrial safety. Skilled in HR strategy, workforce planning & analytics and organizational development, she is passionate about building people capability and skills.

Let's connect

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Mumbai
6th Floor, Peninsula Chambers, Peninsula Corporate Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, 
Lower Parel, Mumbai – 400 013
Tel- +91 (0) 22 6655 8888/00
Bengaluru
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Indiranagar, Bengaluru - 560038
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Chennai
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Indore
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Scheme 54 PU4,
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Kolkata
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Pune
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Ahmedabad
Howden Insurance Brokers India Pvt. Ltd
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Jhansi ki Rani Surendra Mangaldas Road, Satellite Road,
Nehru Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat- 380015
Gandhinagar (GIFT CITY)
Howden Insurance Brokers India Pvt. Ltd
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Ground Floor Pragya Accelerator,
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GIFT - Multi Services-SEZ, Gandhinagar,
382355
Kochi
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Chittor Road, Shenoys, Mullassery Canal Junction,
Ernakulam, Kochi- 682011
Vadodara
Opulence Co-Working Space
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Sarabhai Campus, Near Bhailal Amin Marg,
Genda circle,
Vadodara- 390007
Hyderabad
Office No. 303, 3rd Floor
Sonthalia Emerald, Raj Bhavan Road
Somajiguda
Hyderabad T.S - 500082
Noida
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Noida- 201303
Gurugram
Unit No. 906-908,
9th floor, Magnum Global Park,
Sector 58,
Gurugram-122011
Nagpur
Office 510,
SAS Business Centre, Level 5, Landmark Building,
Ramdaspeth, Wardha Road,
Nagpur- 440010
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