Howden hires Price Forbes broker in bid to grow casualty business

Insurance broker Howden has appointed former Price Forbes property casualty specialist Andrew Halls to bolster its casualty expertise in its Bermuda hub.

Halls, who joined Howden in May, has more than 15 years market experience in both broking and underwriting in London and Bermuda, specialising in placing property and casualty programmes for clients in pharmaceuticals, mining, oil and gas, real estate, sports teams, waste, utilities, rail, chemical, food, and manufacturing sectors.

He joins Howden from Price Forbes where he held the position of vice president, property casualty, and part of his role will focus on growing property and casualty business within the region.

Howden also appointed Chris Harris from Marsh as divisional director in its US liability team and Fiona Woodcock from BMS to its international liability team where she will be associate director.

All three appointments were described as part of a wider strategy to meet increased client demand for specialist casualty solutions in their markets.

Mark Colgate, managing director, casualty, said: “Both London and Bermuda have experienced significant growth thanks to an expansive market. With the casualty division’s ongoing success in collaborating with new producers in crucial global territories, these new hires will provide the additional leadership, experience and specialist industry knowledge required to complement a growing team and service to a rapidly expanding client