Howden US appoints Carol Murphy to lead Casualty Practice

Miami, 1 October 2025 – Howden US today announced the appointment of Carol Murphy as Head of US Casualty. Recognized as one of the top casualty leaders in the industry, Carol brings a proven track record to Howden of translating complex risk challenges into actionable client solutions. 

Carol will join Mike Parrish’s leadership team and partner with Howden’s global specialty leaders to build a best-in-class US casualty offering that is client-centric, technically rigorous and locally responsive across all industry sectors.

Carol Murphy, Head of US Casualty, said: "Clients need a casualty partner that delivers exceptional results with speed, precision and accountability. At Howden, we're building a practice grounded in deep local expertise, supported by our global capabilities. Our team will demonstrate what's possible when you combine rigorous problem-solving expertise with a relentless focus on client outcomes, from middle-market to the largest multinational organizations."

Mike Parrish, CEO, Howden US commented: “Carol is a great builder of teams that have elevated industry standards, and her extensive experience and rigorous technical excellence provide us with an incredibly strong position in the market. Her appointment is in keeping with our vision for Howden US; a business defined by uncompromising standards, accountability and the ability to deliver superior client experiences across every specialty, coast-to-coast."

In previous industry roles Carol has led casualty strategy, placement and execution, complex claims advisory and analytics, including at Aon. Carol joins Howden’s team of senior regional experts, Dan Davoli, Matt Replogle and Mark Colgate, to bring the best of complex casualty solutions to clients.

Her industry recognition includes Business Insurance Women to Watch, Risk & Insurance Power Broker and Insurance Business America Elite Women. She is a dedicated mentor and advocate for advancing the next generation of insurance industry leaders and serves on the boards of Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana and Chicago Lights. 

Howden’s new US retail insurance broking operation brings the power of a global broker with the independence, ownership, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local firm.  Howden is a top 10 global broker and today employs 22,000 people in 56 countries, managing $47 billion in GWP and over $4 billion in revenue. It provides a full-service offering across retail, specialty, and reinsurance broking, risk capital advisory, employee benefits, and underwriting and program management.