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We build confidence by simplifying construction and infrastructure insurance

Our team was founded with a singular vision: to create a simple and forward-thinking solution that addresses your specific needs.

What sets us apart is our culture of empowerment. Our expert brokers are truly motivated to design tailored solutions that work for you, while actively challenging the construction insurance market to evolve and meet the demands of today, and the complexities of tomorrow.

Working alongside you, it's our people who make it possible to provide you with construction insurance that stacks up where it matters. On value. On coverage. On support.

With us, you get:

Value

We’re focused on helping you contain your insurance costs at a time when profit margins are being squeezed. All while maintaining exceptional service.

Certainty

Our team of collective experts are on hand to support you through the process and provide clarity. We’ll also develop bespoke policy wordings designed to avoid any gaps in protection.

Simplicity

Insurance can be complex. But we can make it simple. We won’t drown you in data. We’ll give you the insights you need, and handle your insurance quickly, with minimum fuss, and one point of contact.

Our industry experience

We can meet the insurance requirements for all types of onshore and offshore construction and engineering projects, across the planning, construction, erection, installation and operational phase. This includes:

  • Infrastructure: roads, bridges, ports and terminals, airports, rail

  • Power: gas, hydroelectric, transmission and distribution lines

  • Renewable energy: carbon capture, wind farms, solar, battery storage

  • Industrial, process and natural resources: petrochemical and chemical plants, steel mills, manufacturing

  • Buildings: commercial, data centres, residential

  • Oil and gas: LNG facilities, pipelines & gathering systems, refineries

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One team, no borders

Our division consists of five core teams, which work as one to provide a one stop shop approach for you.

We have extensive experience working with owners and developers across a range of complex building, major civil engineering, utilities and transport projects.
 
Key covers:

  • Construction all risks
  • Existing property
  • Delay in start-up
  • Third party liability
  • Non-negligent indemnity (6.5.1)
  • Terrorism (Pool Re & standalone)
  • Contractual financial loss
  • Inherent defects (latent defects) insurance

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We can deliver both annually renewable and contractor-arranged project-specific insurance, with policies designed based on your business needs and your company's risk appetite. 

By working hand-in-hand with you, we can seamlessly deliver all your specialist construction contractor needs from one division, maintaining the highest standards of service.

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We have the experience, insights and expertise to provide you all the cover you require, from planning stages to when your project is fully operational. Wherever you are in the world.  

We are well-equipped to meet insurance requirements for a range of different projects, including infrastructure, power, renewable energy, process and resources, buildings and oil & gas.

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Our expert construction professional indemnity insurance team can help you understand the complicated and unique liability challenges associated with PI within the construction market, and then use our specialist knowledge to ensure you end up with the industry-specific broad coverage you do need to protect your operation. 

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Our infrastructure team has extensive experience when it comes to the placement of projects procured under PPP/PFI/P3 deliver methods. 

We can provide full support across the infrastructure development cycle, moving from bid, through construction and into the operational concession period.

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Global growth and expansion

Over the last five years, we have invested significantly in our people. We have assembled a team from the industry's best, ensuring that we possess cutting-edge capabilities necessary to be a market-leading broker.

In this time, we've also focused on expanding our offering worldwide, and our construction team are now based in 41 countries worldwide. Having people from different backgrounds means our global practice benefits from new ideas, opportunities and enables collaboration between borders. This allows us to adapt and ultimately deliver better results for you.

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Why choose us?

Committed to go the extra mile

As employee owners, we are personally invested in your success. We always go above and beyond, because when you win, we win. We’re invested for the long term. It means we’re motivated to go further – faster and challenge the status quo.

An empowered, efficient and effective team

With a flat hierarchy, every single team member is given full autonomy from the get-go and are empowered to call the shots. This means no complexity and ambiguity for you. Just experts who are empowered to make decisions and negotiate for the best possible results on your behalf.

Collective strength of a global team

We work as one team across our regional hubs, operating on a single global profit and loss structure – connecting you to the best world markets have to offer. This unique approach means there are no competing interests. Just policies designed around you, for your benefit.

Our claims philosophy

Our claims team is based in our London office, integrated directly within our Construction & Infrastructure Assets team. This ensures clear and consistent communication with you, and a positive experience with your interests at the forefront. 

In the last 4 years, we have paid out $7.8bn in claims 

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Added value where it matters

In addition to our core offering, you’ll have access to our toolbox, which includes a range of tools and resources designed to enhance value and deliver optimal outcomes for you. These include:

  • Nat Cat Modelling
  • Parametric Insurance
  • Climate forecasting and analytics
  • Risk engineering

You also have access to our bespoke resources which includes our latest brochures, research and reports.

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What to do if you are experiencing financial difficulties

We recognise that the current economic conditions are putting pressure on many households and businesses. At Howden, we are committed to finding ways to assist our customers who may require additional support during these times.

If you’re currently facing financial difficulty, please speak to us about your insurance policies by:-

-contacting your Howden Service Team; 
-calling Howden on 020 7623 3806;
-using the Enquiry form.

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Naresh Dade

Managing Director and Global Practice Leader of Construction & Infrastructure Assets
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Naresh Dade

Managing Director and Global Practice Leader of Construction & Infrastructure Assets

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Andrew Harrison-Sleap

Executive Director and Deputy Global Practice Leader of Construction & Infrastructure Assets
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Andrew Harrison-Sleap

Executive Director and Deputy Global Practice Leader of Construction & Infrastructure Assets