Howden Auto Tracker launches as a market first

London, 2 April 2025 – Howden today announces the launch of Howden Auto Tracker, a new automated follow-form facility that for the first time aligns tracker capacity and connected algorithmic capacity, giving brokers direct access to both from the same data source.  

This market first is unique to Howden and reflects its commitment to putting client value at the heart of technological innovation. The Tracker improves efficiency for brokers and clients by connecting carriers, providing certainty of automatic capacity within pre-agreed parameters, and enabling additional insurers to easily join the platform. This is particularly advantageous for wholesale business, where orders can be confirmed in a matter of minutes. 

Howden Auto Tracker currently offers up to 25% capacity across client portfolios. By 2026, it will have the ability to secure 100% digital capacity behind chosen lead markets. It will also be able to deliver tacit renewals on the same platform.

Building on existing capabilities, Howden Auto Tracker is an evolution of Howden’s auto-follow strategy and leverages Ki’s robust algorithmic digital follow technology and platform. Ki launched in 2021 and is part of the Fairfax Group and backed by Blackstone.

Led by QBE, the Tracker is backed by a panel of insurers to provide certainty and expertise.  

Sarah Hughes, CEO, Howden Specialty, commented: "Howden is leading from the front in technological innovation. Howden Auto Tracker allows us to meet client demands swiftly and effectively, ensuring competitive terms and rapid quote turnaround, as well as binding larger lines of business than ever before.”

Paul Towler, Chief Broking Officer, Howden Specialty commented: “Facilities represent a transformation of the London Market and it is critical we have the best technology to ensure we’re future-ready, and with room to grow. 
  
“Howden Auto Tracker brings speed, efficiency, and closer alignment with our strategic partners, and the ability to secure capacity via a single source rapidly, allowing our brokers to focus on securing the right lead terms. Clients benefit from the speed and certainty in obtaining quotes, with more capacity available behind the most competitive lead markets.”