Global insurance group creates Birmingham hub

Global insurance intermediary group Howden has consolidated its multiple Birmingham offices into one central hub.

The new office on Church Street will be the new home for more than 120 insurance advisors, as Howden looks to expand across the Midlands.

It will also welcome and train apprentices as part of Howden’s Early Careers Programme, providing opportunities for school and university leavers.

In the city, Howden has grown through the acquisition of insurance businesses such as Jobson James Rail and Guncover.

Carl Shuker, CEO of Howden UK&I Retail said: “Howden has an established network and strong relationships with clients and communities across the Midlands. We’re committed to continuing our growth story by investing in our next chapter, which has brought colleagues together to form a city centre hub.

“Meaningful growth is only possible with talented people, which is why Howden is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best local talent to drive sustainable business growth. We welcome anyone with an interest in or an established career in insurance to learn more about our talent opportunities.”

John Cotton, Leader of Birmingham City Council said: “Birmingham has spearheaded the West Midlands’ evolution into the UK’s largest regional professional and financial services cluster, which saw a staggering 30% increase in growth over the last five years.

“It’s brilliant that Howden is supporting this drive by choosing Birmingham as the base for its new city centre hub and is investing in the next generation of talent by supporting local people to develop rewarding careers within the insurance industry.”