Global broker Howden has appointed Rowan Douglas as CEO of climate risk and resilience. In his new role, Douglas will build functions to embed climate and resilience across the company’s specialties and regions. He will be based in London and will report to David Howden, CEO. Douglas has more than 30 years of experience in the (re)insurance industry with knowledge of climate-related risk. Prior to joining Howden, he led the climate and resilience hub at British-American insurance company Willis Towers Watson. Howden says the appointment is ‘an important step in accelerating the growth of its climate and resilience capabilities.’ Charlie Langdale has also been appointed as Howden’s chair, climate risk and resilience. . Douglas comments: “I am thrilled to be joining Howden at this time in its growth and with the climate central to its future development. My decision was driven by the company’s recognition that insurance capabilities are essential to de-risk the climate transition and protect lives, assets and livelihoods.”
