About us

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 things.

Howden in Oman

Howden’s Broking operations in Oman were established in 2017, when we acquired a majority stake in a local broker called New Generation Insurance and joined forces with Sheikh Saad Suhail Bahwan, Chairman of OTE Group of Companies as the JV partner for Howden Oman.

Based in Muscat, Howden Oman is led by our CEO, Rajiv Arora, an insurance industry veteran with 35 years of experience working in the Middle East and India.

Since 2017, we’ve built a niche local broking business backed up by strong international capabilities.

We offer clients a fresh perspective, giving a local, personal service that leverages our regional and global resources, giving access to specialist products and insurers across the GCC, the London market and worldwide.  

We believe in an approach based on specialty-focused, empowered teams where real industry insight is the key driver for innovative solutions and quality client service. 

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 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

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, 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.  

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.