Right from the beginning, we're committed to independence
We've grown from just three people in a tiny office to one of the biggest insurance brokers on the world stage. How did we do it? With a bold independent spirit, and a culture where everyone believes in four key principles.
We are proud of our unique culture, where everyone is personally invested in their clients’ success. This energised, empowered working atmosphere attracts and retains the very best talent in the insurance industry.
Howden in Malaysia
We are one of the largest and fastest-growing brokers in Malaysia.
We’ve been providing comprehensive solutions to clients in Malaysia since 1978.
We currently have 200+ passionate people working across our three offices in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Labuan.
We offer specialist insurance, reinsurance, takaful and employee benefits solutions to clients across a range of industries.
Working in collaboration with Howden Private Wealth who is a market leader in the development of life insurance-based wealth structuring and transfer planning solutions for High Net Worth individuals and families across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
We are also the broker behind the insurance and takaful price comparison site instaPol. With instaPol, it's never been easier to purchase insurance.
Find out more about Howden Malaysia's companies.
Howden fast facts
- Founded in London, UK in 1994, we’re now the largest international insurance broker headquartered outside the USA
- We’re a truly multinational business, bringing you specialist advice from Howden offices in 40 countries, with a network of trusted partner brokers giving us an extended reach in over 90 territories
- Our steadfast commitment to independence gives our people the freedom to deliver for clients
- You get all the benefits of working with a large global broker, combined with the speedy innovation and local know-how of a small independent
- We put People First: we value and look after our employees. We like to see people thrive.
Employee ownership at our heart
Howden employees all over the world are shareholders in the Group, and the plan is to increase that number as we grow together.
While we are backed by patient, long-term investment capital, employees will always remain the largest shareholder group.
This has a noticeable effect on the culture.
At Howden Group, everyone has a voice. Ideas are embraced, effort gets rewarded and meritocracy is real. All in an environment where people enjoy their work and have fun.
We foster an environment where people feel valued and cared for, and enjoy rising to every new challenge.
Empowered to serve you
The experience we give our clients is everything to us. Our success comes from valuing every client and working to build relationships for the long term.
This is only possible because of our employee ownership model and sustainable capital. No one is thinking short term.
We can be completely client-focused because those who are closest to our clients make the decisions.
We have a noticeably flat hierarchy for a global organisation of such size and scope, and most senior leaders still have hands-on involvement in placing risks.
Wherever you do business, you’ll be supported by vast experience and deep-rooted local understanding. Our advice in local markets comes from people who live and breathe them.
Howden Broking is part of Howden Group Holdings
Founded in 1994, the Howden Group comprises of Howden Broking and underwriting division DUAL.