Global reinsurance broker Howden Re has appointed Karen Nordblom as Chief Operating Officer for Europe at Howden Re International, based in Stockholm.
In her new role, Nordblom leads the operational direction of Howden Re’s European platform and branch network. She also assumes the Commercial Director mandate for Howden Re in Europe, with responsibility for ensuring strong regulatory and governance oversight across the firm’s treaty and facultative businesses.
Nordblom brings extensive experience across reinsurance and insurance operations, technology and finance, with a strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives. Most recently, she served at SiriusPoint and has previously held senior roles at HUB International and Aon across London, Sweden and Canada.
Tobias Andersson, Head of Continental Europe at Howden Re, commented: “Karen will work closely with our rapidly growing businesses to deliver a robust operational platform and governance framework that supports our expanding European footprint and enables us to put our clients’ interests at the heart of our operations. We’re very much looking forward to the insight, leadership, and energy she brings.”
The appointment further supports Howden Re’s continued growth across Europe, strengthening its operational and governance capabilities as the business expands its regional presence.
