Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Howden has named Jamie Wan as Senior Director, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) for Asia, strengthening the firm’s advisory capabilities in one of the most active insurance deal markets.
Wan brings 14 years of specialised industry experience to the role, joining Howden from global re/insurance broker Aon, where she most recently served as Head of Transaction Advisory Services, AMATS (Asia). Her background encompasses a broad range of M&A and transaction-related insurance expertise, particularly in navigating the complexities of cross-border deals and risk transfer solutions within the Asia Pacific region.
Prior to her tenure at Aon, Wan spent more than three years at Marsh as Vice President in Private Equity and M&A Services, further deepening her experience in transactional risk, warranty & indemnity (W&I) insurance, and deal structuring. She began her career as a Property and Casualty Underwriter at Tokio Marine Insurance Group (Asia), giving her foundational underwriting insight that complements her advisory roles.
In announcing the appointment on LinkedIn, Howden said Wan will play a key role in enhancing its M&A insurance offering across Asia, contributing to bespoke solutions for clients undertaking complex corporate transactions.
“Jamie brings a wealth of specialised experience in M&A insurance, having spent many years navigating the complexities of the regional market. Her deep technical expertise and strategic approach to risk will be invaluable as we continue to provide bespoke solutions for our clients’ most complex deals,” Howden said in the announcement.
The hire forms part of a broader trend of senior M&A and transaction solutions talent moving to Howden’s Asia business, as the broker builds capacity to support growing demand for transactional risk insurance and advisory in the region. In recent months, Howden has also added senior M&A specialists, including hires from Aon and Marsh focused on Southeast Asia and transactional liability lines.
Wan’s appointment reflects Howden’s ongoing investment in high‑end advisory capabilities, particularly as insurers, private equity firms, and corporate buyers increasingly seek tailored risk solutions throughout the deal lifecycle in Asia’s dynamic markets.
