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Howden U.S. Launches Korea Practice, names Brian Cho as Managing Director
Bringing together specialized market insight and global broker relationships to address the full scope of Asia-based clients
London and Miami, May 20, 2026: Howden, the global insurance broking group, today announces the launch of a new practice dedicated to serving Korean-headquartered companies with significant U.S. operations. Led by Brian Cho, the practice also will partner with Howden teams worldwide as they develop relationships with and solutions for Asia-based clients.
The appointment comes as the Republic of Korea deepens economic ties with the United States and Europe, including a March 2026 pledge to invest $350 billion in key U.S. sectors.
Cho brings three decades of experience advising Asian multinationals on risk management and insurance placement, mostly recently running his own firm. At Howden, Cho will focus on Korean clients across the United States, working closely with colleagues in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. His purview spans industries, with a particular U.S. focus on technology, manufacturing, and renewable energy.
Brian Cho, managing director of Howden’s Korea Practice, said: “My team and I have built trusted client relationships with Asia-based companies and leaders which span decades and continents. Howden is the only platform where I felt confident we could continue to exceed our clients’ expectations while growing at the same time. It’s a company where collaboration across borders and teams is real.”
Michael Landa, vice chairman of Howden U.S., said: “Brian and his team have an incredible track record serving Korean multinationals. At Howden, they now have access to a global platform, deep relationships in the London market, and colleagues across the business who are invested in their success. That combination provides them with a bigger stage to do what they already do exceptionally well.”
About Howden
Howden is a leading global insurance intermediary 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 and Australia and New Zealand, employs 24,000 people and manages premiums totalling over $50 billion on behalf of its clients.
Further information can be found at www.howdengroup.com and www.howdengroupholdings.com.
About Howden US
Howden US 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