Howden Re, the reinsurance broking and advisory business of Howden Group, has announced two senior appointments to its US casualty team, strengthening its broking, actuarial and analytical capabilities.
The company said the appointments build on its investment in its US casualty practice since 2023, with the aim of enhancing the expertise and support available to clients.
Matthew Kuczwaj joins Howden Re as Managing Director, Casualty Actuarial, with more than 25 years of actuarial experience across reinsurance and broking. Jackson Fairweather has been appointed Director, Casualty Broking. He has nearly a decade of experience in casualty treaty reinsurance, alongside established relationships with clients and market participants across the US.
Carrie Byler, Managing Director, Head of US General Casualty, Howden Re, said: “As our Casualty business grows, we are investing in the experience our clients receive. Jackson brings deep casualty treaty expertise and strong relationships across the US market. He will help us deliver an exceptional service to clients at every stage of the placement, from structuring through to execution.”
Evan Glisson, Managing Director, Global Head of Casualty Analytics, Howden Re, added: “Our clients need clear, data-driven insight to make confident decisions about their portfolios. Matt’s actuarial expertise adds real depth to our analytics capability and will help us give clients the insights they need to achieve their strategic goals.”
