Howden Broking Group, part of international insurance and reinsurance distribution group Hyperion, is pleased to announce that industry specialist Mark Cooper has joined its global wholesale practice as Director of Structured Credit and Political Risks.

Tim Coles, CEO of Howden Broking Group, said “I am delighted that we have been able to secure Mark’s services.  He is a well known figure in the global credit and sovereign risks field, and brings a real wealth of knowledge and expertise to our global wholesale practice.  Growing our business in Asia is a core part of our strategy; Mark will be based in our Hong Kong office, and will work with clients across the world to further enhance our capabilities and the services that we can offer.”

Cooper commented “I am excited to have joined such a dynamic organisation as Howden.  It is in recognition of the importance of the Asia region to international trade that Howden has headquartered their new Structured Credit and Political Risks practice in Hong Kong.  With Howden’s retail operations worldwide, the practice is designed to support clients globally, and work with them locally - a combination of reach and service.”

Cooper joins Howden having set up and run Asia-focused TFC Brokerage, based in Hong Kong.  He has 15 years’ experience in the Asian market in locations across the region - notably creating and building Alexander Forbes’ Asia Pacific Trade Credit and Political Risks Division based in Singapore - and over 25 years’ experience in the credit industry.  He has also worked as Asia Regional Underwriting Manager for AIG, and brings with him a breadth and depth of knowledge of the industry which spans a number of sectors.