Howden Re Appoints Thomas Kroely as Managing Director for Continental Europe to Drive Innovation and Expansion

Howden Re, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Kroely as Managing Director, Continental Europe. Thomas will initially focus on supporting the European expansion of Howden Re, turning his attention to building a team locally following the completion of contractual commitments next year.

Howden Re’s continued expansion in this region will enable us to offer clients a tailored, value-added service through new and innovative approaches, bringing together broking and risk specialists with data and analytics, business intelligence, and capital advisory.

Thomas will bring a wealth of experience to this role, having most recently served as Client Reinsurance Director at Aon. Previously, Thomas was at Willis Re in London and Paris for over a decade, starting as a reinsurance broker in the Alternative Solutions team for Continental Europe and leaving as Head of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Thomas began his career as a cat modeler and actuary at Brit Insurance and as a financial analyst trainee at Generali France.

Tobias Andersson, Head of Continental Europe, Howden Re International, said: “It is with great pleasure that we announce that Thomas will be joining our team. His outstanding track record and deep expertise make him an invaluable addition as we expand our footprint in Europe. At Howden Re, we apply an entrepreneurial approach to delivering exceptional service and results. With Thomas at the helm of these markets, I am confident we will enhance our ability to offer innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.”

Thomas Kroely, Managing Director, Continental Europe, commented: “We aim to bring to clients additional value, with new approaches, analytics and ideas they have not seen before. Our ultimate goal is to make a difference to clients. Howden Re offers and cherishes an entrepreneurial environment making it the perfect company to develop and bring innovation to clients. This is a unique and exciting challenge. I’m delighted to join Howden Re. Thank you Tobias for the warm welcome, and now let’s get to work!”