Howden has launched a Web3 risk ecosystem in an expansion of its digital asset offering, a response to growing client demand for end-to-end support.
The move builds on the firm’s existing crypto theft insurance and recovery solution, which launched in July 2025 in partnership with Lawrence Stephens.
The additions will provide clients with support across the full risk lifecycle, from prevention and operational resilience through to incident response and asset recovery.
Following the expansion, clients will be connected with a curated network of specialist providers spanning areas such as security infrastructure, forensic investigation, legal advisory, restructuring and asset tracing, enabling organisations to proactively strengthen their risk profile while retaining access to coordinated recovery capabilities in the event of a loss.
The ecosystem includes a growing panel of specialist providers across key areas of the digital asset lifecycle. Representative partners include Sodot, Appold, Merrill Herzog, zeroShadow, Recoveris, Sailo Tech, Wilson Elser, Lawrence Stephens and Circuit Security.
Freddie Palmer, head of digital assets and blockchain at Howden said: “We’ve enhanced this solution with a clear focus on creating stable capacity, broader coverage and more cost-efficient outcomes for our clients.
“As the digital asset ecosystem evolves, it’s critical that insureds have access not only to responsive recovery support, but also to leading pre-emptive vendors. By expanding our network, we’re enabling clients to tap into global expertise before and after an incident, strengthening resilience across the entire risk lifecycle.”
As part of this ecosystem, Howden continues to work with Lawrence Stephens to deliver integrated legal and recovery capabilities, including coordination of blockchain forensic analysis, asset tracing, and engagement with exchanges and relevant stakeholders. This enables faster, more effective action to trace and recover stolen digital assets.
Matt Green, head of blockchain, digital assets and technology disputes at Lawrence Stephens said: “Effective recovery requires a combination of expertise, including blockchain forensic analysis, OSINT and active engagement with exchanges and other stakeholders to trace, freeze or seize stolen assets.”
