HOWDEN INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
00725875
Registered Address
One Creechurch Place, London, United Kingdom, EC3A 5AF
Status
Active
Employee Count
1436.0
Turnover
427604000.0
EBITDA
149697000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
1 June 1962
Nature of Business
65120 - Non-life insurance
Industries
Financial Services
Region
London

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£440,940,000.00
Net Worth
£147,301,000.00
Total Current Assets
£1,002,611,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£855,043,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-04-01 to 2023-09-30Filed: 2023-10-31

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
46 days
Shortest Period:5 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
55%
31-60 Days
18%
After 60 Days
27%
Not Paid Within Terms54%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Time Trends

Sept 2023Mar 2023Sept 2022Mar 2022Sept 2021Mar 2021Sept 2020Mar 2020Sept 2019Mar 2019Mar 2018015304560

Payment Distribution Trends

Sept 2023Mar 2023Sept 2022Mar 2022Sept 2021Mar 2021Sept 2020Mar 2020Sept 2019Mar 2019Mar 20180255075100

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202331 Oct 20234655%18%27%54%
01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 202327 Apr 20233053%21%26%52%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202228 Oct 20223069%8%24%31%
01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 202203 May 20223568%9%23%29%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202129 Oct 20213069%8%24%31%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202126 Apr 20213069%8%24%31%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202029 Oct 20203558%13%29%40%
01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 202004 May 20204455%14%31%45%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201919 Nov 20193456%34%10%43%
01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 201930 Apr 20191990%1%9%33%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201824 Oct 20181941%17%42%39%
01 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 201826 Apr 20184061%16%23%57%

Company Summary

Howden Insurance Brokers Limited is a leading global insurance broker, providing a wide range of risk management and insurance solutions to clients around the world

The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom

The company offers a variety of insurance products and services, including property and casualty, marine, aviation, employee benefits, and specialty programs

They also provide risk management consulting and claims handling services to help clients mitigate and manage their risks

As part of their commitment to sustainability, Howden Insurance Brokers Limited has implemented a sustainability program that focuses on reducing their environmental impact, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting local communities

They also work closely with their clients to help them understand and manage their own sustainability risks

The company is led by a team of experienced professionals, including CEO José Manuel González, who has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry

Their team of experts is dedicated to providing innovative and tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of their clients

Howden Insurance Brokers Limited can be contacted through their website, which provides information on their products and services, as well as their global office locations

Their registered office address is 16 Eastcheap, London, EC3M 1BD, United Kingdom

In summary, Howden Insurance Brokers Limited is a reputable and sustainable insurance broker, offering a wide range of products and services to clients worldwide

With a strong focus on sustainability and a dedicated team of professionals, the company continues to be a trusted partner for managing risk and protecting businesses

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The trend for HOWDEN INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED in terms of average time to pay invoices has fluctuated over the past three periods. In the first period (Oct 2017 - Mar 2018), the average time to pay was 40 days, which decreased to 19 days in the next period (Apr 2018 - Sep 2018). However, in the most recent period (Oct 2022 - Mar 2023), the average time to pay has increased to 46 days.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility of HOWDEN INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED in terms of average time to pay invoices has been moderate. The largest change occurred between the first and second period, with a decrease of 21 days in average time to pay. The smallest change occurred between the ninth and tenth period, with an increase of 5 days in average time to pay.

Summary Analysis

In the past three periods, there have been some changes in the payment practices of HOWDEN INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED. The company has shown improvement in paying invoices within 30 days, with an increase from 41% to 69%. However, there has been a decrease in the percentage of invoices paid between 31-60 days, from 34% to 8%. The company has also seen an increase in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days, from 10% to 27%.

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Payment terms agreed with suppliers as part of contract negotiations. The most commonly used terms are 30 days.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Howden has a dedicated Finance Operations Team, which is reachable by phone and email. Suppliers with invoice disputes contact this team and if the team is not able to resolve they escalate the issue to the Finance Operations Manager. The Finance Operations Team work with the supplier to resolve promptly.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

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