NEWS HEADLINES
- Chris Blackham marks return to the industry with non-exec role at Howden (15.02.10)
- Hyperion reports 19% increase in operating income for 2009 (08.02.10)
- Hyperion appoints CEO and COO of Howden Broking Group (25.01.10)
- DUAL appoints Jenny Martin as Underwriting Director (25.01.10)
- Property & Casualty specialist joins Howden (25.01.10)
- DUAL expands product range with new appointment (25.01.10)
- DUAL Ireland opens its doors for business (25.01.10)
- DUAL International appoints Chief Underwriting Officer (25.01.10)
- Hyperion Announces Appointment of New Chairman and CEO of Dual International (25.01.10)
- Hyperion accelerates growth with acquisition of German market leader (25.01.10)
- VK Underwriting adopts DUAL brand (25.01.10)
- DUAL reports profits rise in 2008 despite global recession (25.01.10)
- DUAL secures strategic partnership with MSIG Insurance (Hong Kong) Ltd (25.01.10)
- DUAL targets growth as it promotes Kilpatrick to Exec Chairman (25.01.10)
- Leading Affinity Practitioners join Howden (25.01.10)
- John van Kuffeler appointed Non-Executive Chairman of Hyperion Insurance Group (19.01.10)
- Senior Financial Institutions Practitioner joins Howden (06.02.09)
- Howden snaps up property team from Benfield Corporate Risks (28.11.08)
- Hyperion Announces Appointment of New Finance Director (22.07.08)
- VK Howden to adopt new branding (07.07.08)
- Howden launches U.S. Wholesale Brokerage Division in Miami, FL (07.07.08)
- Hyperion establishes presence in Dubai (28.04.08)
- DUAL goes East (10.07.08)
- Howden enters Eastern Europe with new office in Poland (10.07.08)
- 3i partners with leading global insurance group, Hyperion (07.04.08)
- Leading Financial Institutions Practitioner joins Howden (10.07.08)
- Hyperion ranked as one of Britain’s most profitable companies for the second consecutive year (18.02.08)
- VK Howden opens office in Brazil (10.07.08)
- Senior overseas PI director leaves Lockton for DUAL (10.07.08)
- Howden launches International Medical Malpractice team in London (10.07.08)
- A Hatrick Down Under for DUAL International (10.07.08)
- Howden strengthens Board (10.07.08)
- Hyperion acquires specialist liability broker in North America (19.11.07)
- Howden expands into general liability (10.07.08)
- Hyperion extends its international operations opening new office in Argentina (25.06.07)
- David Howden scoops top entrepreneurial accolade (22.06.07)
- Hyperion continues expansion (01.05.07)
- Russell Kilpatrick appointed to DUAL International Board (10.07.08)
- Royal Accolade for Hyperion (21.04.07)
- DUAL International appoints Executive Chairman (17.04.07)
- Hyperion Recognised as one of Britain’s fastest growing companies (19.02.07)
- Hyperion appoints Group Company Secretary (08.01.07)
- Hyperion acquires Spanish broker (01.08.06)
- Hyperion continues to deliver profitable growth (03.07.06)
- Hyperion announce record half-year results (07.07.06)
- Howden appoints ex Aon operations director (02.06.06)
- Hyperion doubles profits (27.02.06)
- Hyperion placed 77th in The Sunday Times PricewaterhouseCoopers Profit Track 100 list of Britain’s top profit-growth companies (12.04.05)
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Chris Blackham marks return to the industry with non-exec role at Howden
15.02.1015 February 2010: Howden today announces that after a two-year absence, Chris Blackham has returned to the insurance industry by joining the board of Howden Insurance Brokers Limited as a non-executive director.
In this new role, Chris will provide support and guidance to Howden in defining and executing its strategy for continued growth, particularly in the development of the UK market. It is envisaged that Chris will also play a key role in helping Howden attract teams and businesses to complement its organic growth.
Howden’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Coles, comments: “We are intent on building a stronger UK business. Growing our presence throughout the country as well as exploring new lines of business forms a major part of our strategy over the next two years. Chris has unparalleled experience of both the UK retail and wholesale markets and thrives on building businesses. He is a man with vision and energy, and his extensive knowledge and experience will be invaluable as we work together to create a leading position for Howden in the UK.”
Chris comments: “I could not ignore this compelling opportunity to return to the insurance industry. Many businesses say they’re ambitious but Howden stands out from the crowd by actually delivering on that promise. It grew its broking revenue by 41% last year, delivering 51% growth out of London alone. Key to its success, in my view, is its commitment to maintaining an environment in which driven entrepreneurial individuals, teams or businesses can flourish. It is rare to find an insurance business these days that truly encourages and allows its people to achieve their aspirations. I believe this makes it a hugely attractive organisation for good people looking for an opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
“This is a tremendously exciting time for Howden as it enters a new phase of growth, and I am looking forward to helping it become a significant force here in the UK over the coming years.”
The founder of Layton Blackham, Chris latterly sold his business to Venture Preference where he became Chairman and Joint CEO. Venture Preference was later rebranded Bluefin. This non-executive role is his first position within the insurance industry since leaving Bluefin in January 2008.

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