Howden Re and Moody’s Launch Talent Exchange Programme to Foster Collaboration between Analytics Teams

Howden Re and Moody’s, have launched a new three-month reciprocal early careers talent exchange programme.

The programme highlights the commitment of both organisations to foster professional development, career opportunity, training, and cross-pollination of knowledge. The initial exchange, which runs from1 July 2024 until 27 September 2024, sees two analysts from Moody’s Insurance Solutions team joining Howden Re’s International Treaty Team and two analysts from the International Treaty Team joining the Insurance Solutions team at Moody’s.

The collaboration builds on an extended license agreement, enabling Howden Re to leverage Moody’s RMS high-definition (HD) models and adopt its Intelligent Risk Platform™ and associated applications. These tools complement Howden Re’s advanced risk assessment and decision-making capabilities, allowing better support for clients globally.

Massimo Reina, CEO, Howden Re International commented, “This extension of our long-standing partnership with Moody’s speaks to the commitment of both organisations to an entrepreneurial and innovative approach, and the development of industry-leading talent. Our partnership with Moody’s supports our delivery of data and technology-driven solutions to clients worldwide, and will now contribute directly to our team development, This talent exchange will not only enhance the skills of our junior analysts but also strengthen the collaborative spirit between our teams, driving innovation and excellence in the reinsurance industry.”

Michael Steel, General Manager, Moody’s Insurance Solutions, commented, “Both of our organisations have strong graduate development programmes, built from a shared commitment to finding and developing the brightest talent to benefit our industry. We are delighted to partner with Howden Re on a forward-looking initiative that will help Moody’s analysts get hands-on experience of how Moody’s risk analytics are being used in a dynamic business environment and how our models and data facilitate effective risk transfer. We are also excited to welcome Howden Re analysts to Moody’s, and to help them deepen their modelling expertise to help them better understand and manage the risks shaping insurance today.”