Howden has acquired a 68.3% stake in Japanese retail insurance broker, Holos Holdings.
Holos Holdings, has been operating in the Japanese market for close to 25 years and is currently present in 20 locations across Japan employing 400 individuals. Howden plans to broaden its service offerings, covering both life and non-life insurance segments for private individuals, SMEs and larger corporations.
Howden’s latest transaction with Holos Holdings follows a series of initiatives undertaken by the company in the Japanese market in 2024, including the establishment of Howden Re Japan, a partnership with Keystone ILS Capital, and the acquisition of the Foresight Group, which marked Howden’s entry into the Japanese retail insurance market.