Howden Re appoints Matthew Overall as Managing Director, Retro

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27 July 2026

London, 27 July 2026 – Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory arm of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, has announced that Matthew Overall will join the business as Managing Director, Retro. His appointment will begin in 2027, following the completion of his contractual obligations with his current employer.

Based in London, Matthew will report to Alex Bridges, CEO Global Retro, Howden Re, and will play a key role in the continued growth of Howden Re's global retrocession platform.

Alex Bridges said “We are delighted that Matthew has chosen to join Howden Re. Retro is an important growth area of our business and a critical capability for our clients. Matthew is one of the market's most respected professionals, bringing market-leading expertise, relationships, and a collaborative and innovative approach that aligns perfectly with our culture."

About Howden Re

Howden Re is the global reinsurance, capital markets, and strategic advisory arm of Howden. Encompassing Howden Re, Bowood, and Howden Capital Markets & Advisory, Howden Re is distinguished by its innovative service offering, entrepreneurial leadership approach, and commitment to excellence. With a broad suite of services and specialties, differentiated capital structure, and growing global team, Howden Re aims to deliver outsized value to reinsurance clients.

About Howden

Howden is a leading global insurance intermediary group with employee ownership at its heart. Founded in 1994, it provides insurance, reinsurance, broking, underwriting and risk consultancy services to clients ranging from individuals to the largest multinational companies. Today, Howden has more than 24,000 people across 55 countries, managing US$51 billion of premium on behalf of clients worldwide. Employee ownership underpins a culture of entrepreneurship, collaboration and long-term thinking, empowering its people to challenge convention and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.