Howden is the specialist insurance partner supporting Make UK members with tailored risk advice, practical protection solutions, and deep sector expertise. As a leading UK insurance broker, we understand the operational, financial and regulatory pressures facing manufacturers, whether you’re scaling production, managing complex supply chains, or navigating emerging risks like cyber threats. That’s why we offer Make UK members a free, comprehensive risk review, designed to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen continuity plans, and ensure your insurance programme properly reflects your exposure.

Our team supports businesses across the full breadth of the manufacturing industry, offering cover that spans property, liability, cyber, supply chain risks, credit, environmental exposures, and protection for key people. With access to a wide range of insurers and specialist markets, we build solutions around your business, not the other way around.

Howden is one of the UK’s largest specialist insurance distribution groups. We combine strong local relationships with the scale, insight and negotiating strength of our global business. This means Make UK members benefit from specialist technical expertise, competitive pricing, and responsive support from teams who understand the realities of operating in a fast-moving, engineering-led environment.

Whether you’re innovating with new technologies, expanding into new markets or protecting your workforce, Howden is here to help you manage risk confidently and keep your business moving forward. Together with Make UK, we’re committed to supporting the resilience, growth and long-term success of UK manufacturers.