Howden Poole celebrates Broker of the Decade award
16/07/2024, Poole – Howden Insurance is delighted to be named the Broker of the Decade at the prestigious British Insurance Awards 2024.
With the award being celebrated across all branches, Howden’s win is testament to the broker’s unwavering commit
ment to putting people, and their communities, first. The Poole branch embrace a ‘no limits’ approach to everything they do, and the accolade is a celebrated acknowledgement of all the team stand for, as well as the 100+ insurance products available, from home insurance to horsebox, commercial cover to kit cars.
As a local insurance broker, rated ‘Excellent’ across over 50,000 reviews, not only do Howden focus on understanding clients and the specifics of their insurance needs, saving clients £375* on home and car insurance, but the team prides itself on acting as a force for good, supporting local people and the Poole community.
Alec Alexander, Branch Manager at Howden Poole said: “To be named the Broker of the Decade is a real privilege and we are absolutely thrilled to have won. As we continue to evolve to meet our clients’ needs, we understand that knowing your local Poole broker is ready when you need us, however you need us, matters.
“Whether that’s the little things, from enjoying a cup of tea in branch while we sort your cover, to stepping up when disaster strikes, helping arrange whatever emergency accommodation, transport, or support you may need.
“Our focus is not simply being ‘on the high-street’ but ‘in the high-street’; that is being embedded in the community, whether through charity work, local recruitment and career development, or helping other local businesses thrive. By giving back to our clients and the causes that matter to them, we can help communities to grow and flourish.”
While there are many ways to measure success in business, Howden’s people-first ethos means that caring for clients and the local community is paramount. Here in Poole, that includes sponsoring local sports teams, fundraising for charities, organising donation stations, and shining a spotlight on independent businesses.
Pop into your local Poole branch (https://www.howdeninsurance.co.uk/common-pages/branch-finder/poole) to meet the team and find out more about the activities you can take part in.
*51% of clients saved an average of £375 when switching to us at renewal between August 2023 and January 2024. Insurance savings are based on a sample of 3,889 car insurance clients and 2,049 home insurance clients.
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About Howden UK&I
Howden UK&I is part of global insurance group Howden, and one of the largest specialist insurance distribution groups in the UK. Our unique high street branch network continues to grow, with over 200 branches and centres, supporting clients in communities across the country.
Our comprehensive portfolio encompasses personal, business, corporate, rural, private client and niche insurance brokerage, supporting the traditional to the extraordinary. Known for exceptional customer service, Howden is rated 4.8/5 on Trustpilot. Find out more at www.howdeninsurance.co.uk.
About Howden
Howden is a leading global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Founded in 1994, it provides insurance broking, reinsurance broking and underwriting services and solutions to clients ranging from individuals to the largest multinational companies.
The group operates in 55 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the USA, Australia and New Zealand, employing 17,000 people and handling $38bn of premium on behalf of clients.
For more information, please visit www.howdengroup.com and www.howdengroupholdings.com.
