Howden Group Nears Major Leadership Shift as IPO Plans Take Shape

Howden Group appoints Darroch as chairman ahead of potential 2030 IPO. Key developments in UK insurance sector.

September 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — The London-based insurance broker Howden Group is preparing for a major leadership transition as it moves closer to a public listing.

The firm has named Stephen Darroch, a former Sky chief executive, as its new chairman, signaling a strategic shift as the company aims for an initial public offering by 2030.

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With a valuation exceeding £10 billion, Howden Group is expanding globally and exploring ways to raise billions in new capital. The move comes amid growing interest in the firm’s long-term growth strategy.

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