Hearn has worked within the industry for over 42 years. Prior to joining he served as the Executive Vice President at Guy Carpenter where was part of the firm’s global account advisory group and responsible for the company’s largest global client engagement. Hearn held a similar role at Willis Re from 1994 to 2015.
Hearn’s addition fits in with Howden Re’s strategic aim of building industry leading experience and expertise. In this position, Hearn will support leadership and client service teams across strategic advisory. Hearn will help to advise large multi-product insurance companies with an international scope and complex coverage needs.
Tim Ronda CEO, commented: “We are very pleased to welcome David to Howden Re. Our clients are navigating a world of converging change, uncertainty, and risk. Adding David’s expertise and leadership abilities, gained over a four-plus decade reinsurance career, is a testament to our relentless focus on elevated client service and outcomes.”
Hearn said of his appointment: “Howden Re has made impressive progress around the world in a short period – the business is on a growth trajectory that I have not seen in a very long time. Coming out of retirement required joining a team that is truly special and focused on the critical disciplines required to be successful in the reinsurance brokerage business.”
He added “I have had the opportunity to work with many great clients over my career and I am very much looking forward to becoming part of such a client-centric team, working alongside elite operators, and contributing to the company’s continued growth.”
