Howden Group, a provider of a range of specialist insurance solutions to clients around the world, agreed to acquire Arctic Insurance, a Norwegian insurance broker in a market with many international participants. Financial terms were not disclosed. "From its humble beginnings in 2014, Arctic Insurance has become highly attractive within insurance brokering, offering its clients unparalleled expertise within an increasingly complex insurance market. We believe Howden will become the right industrial home for Arctic Insurance – an international player that will provide additional resources, add value to the clients, and develop the company even further," Petter Bakken, Arctic Insurance Chairman and Founding Partner.