Global insurance intermediary group Howden has announced the appointment of Mike Dalby as CEO, Howden Consumer & Local Commercial (CLC), succeeding Kelly Ogley.
As CEO of Howden CLC, the executive will be responsible for leading the company’s UK high street business in the next phase of its future growth plans.
Dalby has been part of Howden since 2023, joining from AXA Health , where he most recently served as Distribution Director and previously as Individual Health Director.
In 2000, he funded Health-on-line, a company that grew into a prominent brand, with AXA Health becoming its underwriting in 2006, eventually acquiring the business in 2012.
During his two-year tenure leading Howden’s Consumer Life and Health division, Dalby has achieved significant milestones, including remarkable revenue growth, the integration of three businesses under a single brand, and led Howden’s recent acquisition of Active Quote.
Rob Kennedy, CEO, Howden UK&I, commented: “Mike’s proven track record in driving growth and integrating teams will unlock opportunities for greater collaboration across our Howden businesses, delivering more value for clients and further opportunities for colleagues. I look forward to working with Mike as he takes the Consumer & Local Commercial business to the next level of its growth trajectory.”
Ogley has decided to leave the business to take some time out with her family and to consider other opportunities.
She has played a pivotal role in Howden’s high street business for nine years, five of which as CEO of CLC – following the acquisition of A-Plan in 2020.
Kennedy added: “Kelly has always been passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and has a deeply rooted sense of community – attributes that made such a critical difference to the success of our high street businesses.
“We thank Kelly for her outstanding leadership and her commitment to colleagues. Beyond Howden, her advocacy for better representation across gender and ethnicity in the industry was tireless. We wish Kelly every success in the future.”
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