Howden swoops on Marsh for international head of cyber

Broker Howden has appointed Jean Bayon de La Tour as international head of cyber

Bayon de La Tour previously led Marsh’s cyber broking operations in France, and was later appointed managing director and head of cyber for Marsh Europe. 

He will continue to be based in Spain, and will report to Shay Simkin, group global head of cyber.

Simkin said: “Howden is committed to advocating for clients as the market adapts to what is a fluid and highly charged threat environment, and aims to support clients on their cyber journey by ensuring that they have the knowledge and tools to make their businesses more resilient. 

“To achieve this, our strategy is to attract the best talent in the market, and we are delighted to welcome Jean to the Howden family. We could not have wished for a better addition to our team and he will be central to our strategy as we navigate the next phase of growth of the Cyber market.”

Bayon de La Tour added: “I have witnessed the exceptional growth of the cyber insurance market for more than a decade first hand, and I am excited to be joining Howden at this pivotal moment. 

“By tackling key challenges around distribution, tail-risk and capital, the market is on the cusp of transformational growth, and I am looking forward to working across Howden’s international footprint in this next exciting chapter.”

Howden’s 2023 Cyber Report forecasts that the cyber market will grow from $12bn in 2012 to $50bn in 2030.

De la Tour’s appointment is effective immediately.