Howden hires industry veteran Patrick Thomas to lead Trucking specialty practice

Thomas will expand the company’s footprint and leadership position in the Trucking sector while offering unparalleled value to Howden U.S. clients

London and Los Angeles, April 16, 2026: Howden, the global insurance broker, is pleased to announce that Patrick Thomas has joined Howden U.S. as Managing Director within the company’s trucking specialty vertical further strengthening its Transportation & Logistics platform.

In this role, Thomas will lead Howden’s U.S. trucking strategy, overseeing the continued build-out of a dedicated, nationwide trucking practice serving motor carriers, owner-operators, fleets, and logistics providers. He will work closely with Howden’s retail and specialty teams to deliver tailored risk, insurance, and advisory solutions to clients across the trucking ecosystem.

Thomas joins Howden with over 18 years of experience in the trucking and transportation sector, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering client-first risk management solutions in complex, high-severity risk environments. He is recognized for his hands-on industry knowledge, strong carrier and client relationships, and ability to structure insurance programs for businesses of all sizes.

As a member of Howden’s senior U.S. leadership team, Thomas will play a key role in advancing Howden’s growth strategy and expanding its capabilities in one of the most critical segments of the U.S. economy.

Mike Parrish, CEO, Howden Americas, said: “Trucking is the backbone of the U.S. economy, and our clients in this sector need specialists who truly understand their risks and operating realities. Patrick brings extensive industry expertise, strong leadership, and a relentless focus on clients. His appointment reflects our commitment to building specialist businesses that are designed around the needs of our clients.”

Thomas O’Donnell, Practice Head of Transportation & Logistic, Howden US, commented:
“Howden’s specialist-led, entrepreneurial model is exactly what the trucking industry needs right now. I’m excited to build a truly differentiated Transportation & Logistics business with the addition of our trucking practice—one that brings together deep technical expertise, strong market relationships, and a client-first mindset to support carriers and fleets.”

Thomas’s appointment underscores Howden’s continued investment in specialty capabilities across its U.S. platform, as the firm builds a modern, people-first broking and advisory business designed to help clients thrive.

About Howden

Howden is a leading global insurance broking group with employee ownership at its heart. Founded in 1994, it provides insurance, reinsurance and underwriting services and solutions to clients ranging from private individuals to the largest multinational companies.

The Group operates in 57 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the USA, Australia and New Zealand, employs over 24,000 people and manages premiums totalling over USD 50 billion on behalf of its clients.

Further information can be found at www.howdengroup.com and www.howdengroupholdings.com.   

About Howden U.S.

Howden U.S. is Howden’s retail insurance broking operation, combining the full weight of its global capabilities with a model that empowers local leaders and talent to build differently. This completes Howden’s full range of capabilities in the US, which already represents more than a quarter of Howden’s revenue and $18 billion premiums annually. This is through its underwriting division DUAL, one of the world’s largest MGAs, Howden Re, a top four global reinsurance broker, and its wholesale business serving US-domiciled clients. 

Further information can be found at www.howdengroup.com/us-en 

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