Howden opens new UK branch to expand local presence

Howden has opened a new branch in Canterbury to expand its local presence.

The office is based in 40 High Street and led by branch manager Rik Tyler.

He is joined by Ruth Chesterman and Natasha Stair. Prior to the opening of the new base, the trio had been serving Canterbury clients remotely.

The team has expanded now that Howden has a branch in the town, with Kai Valentine, Max Whitley and Letty Waddoups all joining.

Tyler said: “We’re excited to be the latest Howden team in an extensive branch network and delighted to now welcome everyone through our doors.

“We understand that knowing your local broker is ready when you need us, however you need us, matters. We believe in real human connections and local personalised service, rather than being on comparison websites, to help you get the right advice when it comes to covering the things that mean the most to you.”

Partnerships

The team is also building ties in the community, with the Canterbury branch teaming up with Pilgrims Hospice, as well as sponsoring Canterbury Bowling Club and Chartham Sports Club Under 14s Football.

Tyler said: “When we say we care about our clients, we mean it on every level – from helping you find cover, to supporting the communities we serve.

“Our focus is not simply being ‘on the high-street’ but ‘in the high-street’. That is being embedded in the community, whether through charity work, local recruitment and career development, or helping other local businesses thrive.

“By giving back to our clients and the causes that matter to them, we can help Canterbury grow and flourish.”