howden, international insurance broker, launches its Italian division by acquiring the majority of Andrea Scagliarini Spa. The operation is part of a strategy that aims at global growth, as evidenced by the recent openings in Belgium, Switzerland and Australia. The group is now present in over 40 countries around the world.
“Scagliarini is a broker that I have long admired for its culture and reputation, with top-level customer care – comments Luigi Sturani, CEO of Howden Europe – a true Rolls Royce in the Italian market. We are looking for people who want to grow within a corporate context that allows them to give their best, in an environment permeated by our People First culture".
“We have been asked to sell the company many times over the years, but we have always declined the offers received – he explains Andrea Scagliarini, founder and chairman of the Italian company – But after hearing Howden's CEO speak at a conference last year and hearing his words again today regarding his vision of the corporate culture and its values, we are convinced that we have found the right partner ”.
Matthew Scagliarini, CEO of Scagliarini, adds: “As a Howden One partner since 2017, we have felt like part of the 'family' right from the start. We are confident that together with Howden our firm will be able to provide our clients with even more sophisticated risk management solutions. We will also be even more attractive to the best talent and guarantee our resources unparalleled opportunities for growth".
Matteo Scagliarini will continue to be CEO of Andrea Scagliarini Spa and Andrea Scagliarini will remain president of the company. Both will join the board of Howden Italia.
