Howden, the international insurance and reinsurance brokerage firm, announced on 26 May the change in name from Howden Matrix, the Greek brokerage company it bought out in 2020, to Howden. In doing so, the Howden Group once again reaffirmed its intention to further strengthen its position as a leading player – and top choice amongst customers and talented professional brokers – on European markets.
Dimitris Tsesmetzoglou, CEO of Howden Hellas, said: “Since 2020, when we decided to join the large Howden family, we were certain that this development, aside from being an exciting step in our progress, will also give all of us and our customers who trust us all the advantages and potential of the largest – and one of the most widely recognised – independent brokers in Europe and the world. At the same time, our decision was further supported by our common values and philosophy, which focuses on ‘Priority to our People’ and our non-negotiable commitment to provide our customers with the best possible insurance solutions, while maintaining the business mentality and clear way of thinking that distinguishes us as professionals.
Matrix will always have a special place in our hearts, and we will always honour our roots, as well as everything we have achieved over the past two decades. Today is the start of a new journey and we are here, ready for even greater success, with the support and very powerful name of Howden.”
Luigi Sturani, CEO, Europe, Howden Broking Group, emphasised: “Howden is already the largest business broker in Greece, with more than 130 specialised brokers and executives, long-term relationships of trust with many different sectors of the business community, as well as with the entire insurance market. Therefore, the transition from Howden Matrix to Howden is the last phase of integration into Howden’s large family and formally opens a new, promising chapter in the company’s history.”
