Howden New Zealand has appointed Mr Chris Hughes as CEO of New Zealand, effective November 2025, and Mr Nigel Wallance as chair, following Mr Hughes' commencement.
Mr Hughes is a seasoned insurance executive, and brings over three decades of experience. He joins Howden from IAG/NZI, where he held several roles including executive manager complex and specialist risks, and executive manager broker and specialist claims. Prior to that, he also spent 17 years at Rothbury Insurance Brokers.
Mr Wallace joined Howden in 2022 as CEO. In that role, he oversaw significant growth of Howden New Zealand.