Howden Re, the reinsurance arm of Howden, has announced the appointments of Paul Nicholson and Dominic Riley to its Aviation and Space team within the Global Specialty Reinsurance division.
These appointments are set to enhance Howden Re’s Global Specialty Reinsurance division, which has seen significant growth since its establishment two and a half years ago under the leadership of Bradley Maltese. Nicholson and Riley will play pivotal roles in bolstering Howden Re’s position in the global specialty reinsurance market, building on the momentum the business has achieved in aviation reinsurance.
Brad Maltese, CEO, Howden Re UK, and Head of Global Specialty commented, “The aviation and space market continues to evolve and will experience considerable change over the coming years. Howden Re is investing to be at the forefront of supporting our clients in these changes. We look forward to being able to increase Client access to Howden’s industry leading service and value creation.”
He added, “I’m thrilled that ‘Nico’ and Dom will be joining the team after the necessary time in the garden. The calibre of these hires shows once again that we are the home for the most entrepreneurial and innovative talent in the business. These hires also show our commitment to the aviation and space market.”
Paul Nicholson has been named Managing Director, effective March 2025. With 35 years of industry experience, he has expertise in managing significant aviation portfolios, including traditional treaty business, non-proportional, and MGA platforms.
Nicholson joins Howden Re from Aon, where he currently serves as a Re-Insurance Broker. Prior to that, he served as a Partner at Gallagher Re Aviation Specialty. Previously, he held senior roles at Guy Carpenter and JLT Re.
Dominic Riley will join Howden Re as Managing Director in April 2025, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the aviation and space reinsurance market.
Riley currently serves as Head of Aviation and Aerospace Practice at Lockton Re and has previously served as Senior Vice President at Guy Carpenter, with additional leadership roles at JLT Re and Cooper Gay & Co Ltd.
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