Howden US CEO says consolidation hollowed out broking, as platform converts hiring push into client wins | The Insurer

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Howden US CEO says consolidation hollowed out broking, as platform converts hiring push into client wins | The Insurer The Insurer from Reuters The Insurer The Insurer TV Cyber Risk Sustainable Program Manager E&S Parametric Sign in Subscribe Articles Region London Market Europe US / Americas Bermuda Asia Pacific Topics Broking Casualty Cyber ILS InsurTech and innovation Legacy Legal/ Regulatory Lloyd’s Losses M&A Parametric People Moves Property catastrophe Results Specialty Events & Conferences Events Content Types News Analysis Viewpoint Commentary Interview News Analysis Commentary Viewpoint Interview Events Videos Howden US CEO says consolidation hollowed out broking, as platform converts hiring push into client wins By James Thaler Published: Wed 28 Jan 2026 Howden’s U.S. chief executive Mike Parrish has delivered a pointed critique of the modern broking model, arguing that years of consolidation, bureaucracy and short-term financial incentives have stripped brokers of the freedom needed to serve clients effectively — even as Howden’s own U.S. build-out begins to translate into signed mandates.

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