Howden Expands Asian M&A Team With a Dozen Hires

Howden, a London-based insurance broker, has expanded its M&A team in Asia by adding 12 new hires to its existing team of eight. Key appointments include Xianwei Lee as head of M&A, Asia, and Shunsuke Takechi as head of M&A, Japan. The global M&A team now exceeds 300 staff, bolstered by the recent acquisition of Atlantic Group. CEO Rohan Bhappu noted that deal volumes remain strong, with increasing complexity and risk, prompting a growing demand for M&A insurance solutions.