’We’re committed to continuing our growth story by investing in our next chapter,’ says chief executive
Howden has consolidated multiple of its Birmingham offices into one central hub.
The new office, which is based in Church Street, features hot desks, collaboration spaces for spontaneous meetings, a kitchen and dining area.
It will house a range of teams focusing on different propositions, including personal, business and health insurance, as well as employee benefits.
The Birmingham office will also provide opportunities to school and university leavers as part of the broker’s Early Careers Programme.
The move comes as Howden looks to expand in the Midlands, with the broker feeling the new space will provide opportunities to grow its workforce.
Carl Shuker, chief executive at 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.”
Achievement
This comes after Howden opened a new north west headquarters in Chapel Street, Manchester, which houses 200 staff.
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The hub, opened in November 2024, aims to support Howden’s retail branches in the region, including Altrincham, Bolton and Wilmslow.
After opening its new central hub in Birmingham, Howden achieved a gold SKA accreditation from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors for the Birmingham office refurbishment.
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.”
His career began in 2019, when he joined a local north London newspaper after graduating from the University of Sheffield with a first-class honours degree in journalism.
He took up the position of deputy news editor at Insurance Times in March 2023, before being promoted to his current role in May 2024.View full Profile
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