Howden appoints Rob Brown as Head of Employee Benefits, Howden Markets

London, 21 April 2026 - Howden announces the appointment of Rob Brown as Head of Employee Benefits, Howden Markets.

Rob’s appointment strengthens Howden’s ability to place and negotiate employee benefits programmes globally, while deepening relationships with insurers across the Group. He will lead the development of a clear, scalable market proposition, bringing greater consistency and negotiation strength across global, regional and local markets, and supporting Howden’s T20 strategy.

He joins Howden to enhance our work with insurers in delivering leading employee benefits programmes worldwide. Working with Howden colleagues and insurer connections he will use his experience to develop Howden’s global financing and captive programme for Employee Benefits — helping clients access more coordinated, effective structures, particularly those headquartered in the US with international programmes.

Rob brings nearly 25 years’ experience across employee benefits and insurance, including senior roles at Zurich Insurance Group. He is recognised for building strong insurer partnerships and delivering complex multinational programmes.

He will report jointly to Toby Pollard, Managing Director and Head of Howden Markets, and Glenn Thomas, CEO and Global Practice Leader, Health & Employee Benefits.