Howden Partners with FinTech West for Cyber Resilience

As financial companies stand to lose quite a lot in the rising storm of cyber attacks, security is now a priority like no other. 

The new strategic partnership between Howden Salisbury and FinTech West – the representative body for FinTech in South West England – that aims to strengthen cyber resilience across the FinTech ecosystem is reflective of this cyber reality. 

The collaboration follows a successful joint event in Bristol, UK, that brought together leaders from FinTech, insurance and cybersecurity to tackle real world challenges facing the sector.

The session, titled Cybersecurity: From Prevention to Protection, created a platform for open discussion around how organisations can better prepare for and respond to cyber threats.

It also highlighted the growing importance of cross-sector collaboration as cyber risks become more complex and interconnected.

“The cybersecurity session highlighted the value of open discussion between FinTech, technology and insurance organisations,” says David Willis, Divisional Director of Howden Personal Lines.

“We’re pleased to be partnering with FinTech West to support further conversations and engagement across the sector.”

Cybersecurity collaboration takes centre stage

The partnership builds on momentum generated by the December 2025 event, which featured experts from the National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, alongside specialists from across cybersecurity, insurance and technology. 

Contributors from firms including CFC Underwriting and Navos Technologies explored the full lifecycle of cyber risk, from prevention and mitigation through to response and insurance protection.

This holistic approach reflects a broader shift within the FinTech sector, where organisations are increasingly recognising that cyber resilience requires more than just technical defences. 

It demands coordination between industries, shared intelligence and a deeper understanding of evolving threat landscapes.

By bringing together diverse expertise, the partnership aims to equip organisations with practical strategies to reduce risk and respond effectively when incidents occur. 

The focus is not only on prevention but also on ensuring businesses are prepared for recovery and continuity.

Driving stronger connections across FinTech and insurance

At its core, the partnership is about fostering stronger connections between FinTech firms, insurers and technology providers. 

FinTech West has long positioned itself as a hub for collaboration, connecting startups, scaleups, financial services firms and investors with the resources and relationships needed to grow.

Through a programme of future events and engagement initiatives, the collaboration with Howden will continue to create opportunities for knowledge sharing and innovation. 

These efforts are expected to address common industry challenges while supporting businesses in navigating an increasingly complex risk environment.

Stuart Harrison, Director of FinTech West says: “Our December cybersecurity event showed how valuable it is to bring different parts of the industry together to discuss shared challenges. 

“This partnership with Howden helps us continue creating opportunities for those conversations and connections both within our existing community and those external to it”.

A growing focus on resilience in the FinTech sector

As cyber threats continue to evolve, resilience is becoming a top priority for FinTech organisations of all sizes. 

The partnership between FinTech West and Howden Salisbury reflects a wider industry trend towards proactive risk management and collaborative problem solving.

By combining expertise from across FinTech, insurance and cybersecurity, the initiative aims to support organisations in building more robust defences while also preparing for the realities of modern cyber risk.