Bowood
Howden’s specialist delegated solutions division. Dedicated to assisting Managing General Agents (MGAs) and Coverholders with strategic growth and capacity sourcing globally.
Bowood
Bowood has been a trusted Lloyd’s of London broker for MGAs and Coverholders for over 30 years. We provide deep industry insights, unmatched capacity relationships, and comprehensive support to our clients, establishing Bowood as a market leader with a reputation for helping businesses thrive.
At Bowood, we believe in true partnerships, embarking on a journey together with our clients. Our strategic advisory services assist MGAs in evolving their business models, entering new business lines, and expanding into new geographies.
We collaborate closely with other Howden divisions, offering a full suite of services to our clients, including Reinsurance, Capital Markets Advisory (HCMA), Howden Ventures, and Specialty Broking divisions.
Howden Re Programs works alongside Bowood by connecting MGAs with best-fit carrier and reinsurance partners.
London & International Partnerships
Our class of business expertise
Bowood has extensive expertise across a wide range of market sectors, serving our clients around the globe.
- Accident & Health
- Aviation
- Bloodstock
- Climate
- Commercial Property & Liability
- Construction & Engineering
- Contingency
- Credit
- Cyber & Technology
- Digital Assets
- Emerging Risks
- Financial Lines
- Fine Art & Specie
- Forestry
- Healthcare
- Homeowners & Dwellings
- Innovation
- Marine, Cargo & Logistics
- Motor
- Parametric
- Political Violence & Terrorism
- Private Equity, M&A & Tax
- Transportation
- Workers' Compensation
How we can help
At every stage of our clients' journey, we provide a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet their unique needs, no matter their size or goals. Whether they are just starting out, scaling up, or refining their operations, we adapt to their requirements with tailored solutions. By drawing on the diverse expertise and capabilities across Howden, we ensure a seamless and integrated approach that delivers a complete solution. Because for us, it’s not just about solving today’s challenges; it’s about partnering for the journey ahead.
Start Up
Coverholder application process. Innovation partnerships. Sourcing and placement of capacity.
Growth
Strategic partnerships growth through portfolio optimisation or product and territorial expansion. Enhancing existing and establishing new market connections.
Multi-agency corporations
Long-term partnerships with global insurers. International presence and influence. Worldwide collaboration.
Tech-driven data and analytics
Technology enhances every aspect of our core services - from operations and claims to supporting our broking team - by providing sophisticated insights into clients' portfolios that enable us to leverage their data and offering.
Sitting within Howden Re, Bowood combines in-house MGA specialists with access to best-in-class actuarial, data science, and catastrophe modelling teams. We understand every client's needs are different and our tailored services reflect this.