Protect your business in 2025 with Howden

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology businesses, having the right support structure can make all the difference between sustained growth and unexpected setbacks. 

As the Growth Forge accelerator fires up for 2025, Howden is on board to provide crucial expertise in risk management and business protection.

A commitment to tech innovation

Howden has renewed its partnership with Tech South West for the Growth Forge 2025 programme, building upon last year’s successful collaboration. This continuation reflects Howden’s dedication to the technology sector and its understanding of the unique challenges faced by emerging tech companies.

“Supporting technology companies is central to our mission at Howden,” explains Branch Director Rupert Clerey. “Through our experiences with previous Growth Forge participants, we’ve developed specialised knowledge that allows us to address the distinctive needs of innovative businesses in this space.”

Expert Guidance from a Specialised Team

Programme participants will benefit from direct access to Howden’s specialists Rupert, Ian, and Lucy, who form part of a team exclusively focused on technological enterprises. This specialisation enables them to offer insights that general insurance providers struggle to match.

Their expertise encompasses crucial areas for tech businesses, including:

• Evolving cybersecurity risk landscapes
• Intellectual property protection
• Bespoke coverage solutions tailored to specific technology sectors
• Identification of coverage gaps in existing policies

Proven value for tech companies

The true measure of insurance partnership lies not in theoretical coverage, but in practical protection. In their work with previous Growth Forge cohorts, Howden’s specialists identified numerous instances where existing policies failed to address the specific risks these innovative companies faced.

“Our approach goes beyond standard policy provision,” Rupert adds. “We conduct thorough assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in coverage, ensuring that when companies need support, their policies deliver meaningful protection rather than unwelcome surprises.”

An Invitation to Growth Forge 2025 Participants

For companies embarking on the Growth Forge journey this year, engaging with Howden represents an opportunity to strengthen business foundations with appropriate risk management strategies. Participating companies will be able to arrange 1-1 consultations with the Howden team to discuss their specific requirements.

With the right insurance partner, tech companies can pursue innovation with confidence, knowing that their business is protected against sector-specific risks. Howden’s continued involvement with Growth Forge throughout 2025 offers participants ready access to this valuable expertise.

Learn more about Growth Forge and apply at https://www.techsouthwest.co.uk/growth-forge/