Howden Insurance Brokers Limited announced the appointment of Claire McDonagh (pictured left) and Mariana Weigel Munoz (pictured right) as divisional directors in its Accident & Health (A&H), Life, and Special Risks team.
In a LinkedIn post, Howden stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Claire McDonagh and Mariana Weigel Munoz to our Accident & Health, Life, and Special Risks team. In their new roles, Claire and Mariana will focus on enhancing our direct and facultative proposition, particularly for complex, cross-border high-hazard risks. They will also play a pivotal role in distributing A&H products through Howden’s ever-expanding retail network.”
McDonagh brings over 20 years of experience in broking and underwriting. Prior to joining Howden, she held positions at Miller Insurance Services LLP, Aspire Insurance Advisers Limited, and AIG, where she specialised in multinational accident and health underwriting.
Munoz, who joins with more than 25 years of experience in the London market, has spent the last two decades focused exclusively on A&H products. Before this appointment, she worked at Miller Insurance Services Limited, building a track record in brokering and risk management.
Commenting on the appointments, Howden stated, “We’re excited about the expertise and insight Claire and Mariana bring to strengthen our offerings and drive further innovation for our clients.”
Howden Insurance Brokers Ltd. offers a variety of specialised insurance services. These include business insurance for sectors such as asbestos testing and removal, engineering, hedge funds, hypnotherapy, and stress management, among others. The company also provides wholesale and reinsurance solutions, covering areas like commercial crime, directors and officers, property and energy, and treaty solutions.
Recently, Howden Group announced the opening of its first North West headquarters, Howden House, in Manchester, marking a significant step in the company’s regional expansion. The new office will house 200 insurance professionals and serve as a base for various services, including motor, home, healthcare, and professional indemnity insurance. This move coincides with Howden’s 30th anniversary. The headquarters will also support Howden’s existing offices and provide training for apprentices through its Early Careers Programme.
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