Howden acquires Spain’s March Risk Solutions and signs deal with Banca March

Howden Iberia will exceed EURO 100 million in revenue and EURO 700 million Gross Written Premium (GWP) once the deal completes

London, 30 December 2022 – Howden, the international insurance broker, announces today that it has acquired 100% of Spanish insurance broker March Risk Solutions (March R.S.) and has signed an alliance with Banca March, March R.S.’s parent company and one of the region’s pre-eminent investment banks. Following the purchase, Howden Iberia will exceed EURO 100 million in revenue, EURO 700 Million in Gross Written Premium (GWP), and will comprise over 1,000 employees. The transaction is pending approval by the Directorate General of Insurance and Pension Funds.

This transaction reflects Howden’s growth strategy in Europe, and with the incorporation of March R.S., Howden Iberia will offer clients highly specialised offerings in the Industry and Services, Sports, Leisure and Tourism, Construction and Energy, Maritime and Aviation sectors.

Salvador Marin, CEO of Howden Iberia said: "The acquisition of March Risk Solutions and our strategic alliance with Banca March is a significant step towards our goal of becoming the leading insurance broker in the Spanish market.  The combined talent of both organisations will provide a comprehensive and unique service to our clients in the region. Howden Iberia will be a leader in Maritime, Fleet and Employee Benefits, as well as in the Food & Beverage and Logistics & Distribution sectors.”

José Luis Acea, CEO of Banca March, added: "March Risk Solutions and Howden will combine best-in-class expertise and knowledge of the Iberian market and with the addition of Howden’s global network we will be able to boost the growth of our brokerage business, providing both a local and international offering to clients which is truly market leading.”

José Manuel González, CEO of Howden Broking, continued: "Since I started Howden Iberia over 16 years ago it has grown from strength to strength, and with the addition of March R.S. we continue to leverage top talent and build on our European ambitions. I am especially excited about this acquisition, as it unites Howden with one of the most prestigious financial institutions in Spain, and is a key step in our strategy to become the leading insurance broker in the Spanish market. This is the twelfth acquisition for Howden Broking in Europe this year, which in addition to organic growth, has allowed us to triple our turnover in the last three years.” 

European deals announced by Howden in 2022 include Tower S.P.A, Nordest, Assiteca and Assimovie in Italy, Théorème, C.R.F. Conseils, and Seasecure in France, and Born Consulting and Bachmann & Partners in Switzerland.