Former JLT’s John Perrin and Paul Lewis will lead Howden’s new construction unit

Howden Broking Group has appointed John Perrin (pictured) and Paul Lewis from JLT to head its new construction division. 

Perrin was partner of construction and real estate at JLT where he focused on the delivery of solutions for major projects in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Australia.

Lewis was previously partner and head of broking, construction and real estate at JLT, where he also managed a global client portfolio of large construction and infrastructure projects.

The new division has capabilities in all types of construction insurance and reinsurance.

Adrian Colosso, CEO of Howden said: “The group has elements of construction expertise around the world, including in the professional indemnity and surety space, and serves a range of clients including architects and engineers.  By introducing an experienced team with access to the expertise within the Group, we cement our commitment to delivering end-to-end construction capabilities globally.”