Value proposition

Howden is a group of insurance experts with the experience to deliver for clients and the motivation to help them thrive

In April 2022, Aston Lark became part of the Howden Group, with the aim of creating a standout full-service broker, unrivalled in its quality, scale and reach in the UK and Ireland. In October 2023, we changed our name to Howden.

Howden is a group of insurance experts, with the experience to deliver for our clients and the motivation to help them thrive. As an employee-owned company, our clients’ success is our success, too. So to us it’s more than just a job. We care about every client, large and small, because we're working for the long-term – to build a business to be proud of.

Thanks to our unique employee-ownership model and the culture it creates, we’re attracting the best talent in the industry. Which means that whatever cover you’re looking for, we have market-leading experts who can help. From hauliers to retailers, construction firms to motor traders, we’ve got you covered. And no matter how complex the challenge or unique the situation, we can get the right people in the room and create the right solution for you.

We do insurance differently – and we’re determined to do it better, too. We know the market inside-out. With over 6,500 dedicated professionals and 250 office locations across the UK and Ireland, we’re using our expertise to turn insurance into a tool for social good. From insuring the development of the COVID vaccine, to de-risking the carbon market, to helping vulnerable communities build resilience against climate change, we’re pushing the boundaries of what insurance can do and turning it into the powerful force for good that we know it can be.

Commercial insurance, Risk management, Business insurance, Private Client insurance, Broker solutions, SME insurance, and HNW insurance