Table Tennis England is delighted to announce the appointment of Howden as its insurance brokers.

The appointment brings together two organisations united by a commitment to creating safe, inclusive and sustainable opportunities for people to enjoy table tennis at every level of the game.

Headquartered in London and operating across 57 countries, Howden is a leading international insurance group renowned for its specialist expertise in insurance, risk management and employee benefits.

Alongside its strong reputation within the insurance sector, Howden has developed a significant presence in sport through partnerships spanning grassroots participation through to elite competition, supporting organisations that share its focus on community impact and long-term growth. 

The partnership provides a strong platform for Table Tennis England to further strengthen its support for clubs, leagues, coaches, volunteers and players, while benefiting from Howden’s extensive experience working across the sport and leisure sector.

Over the coming years, both organisations will work closely together to create meaningful engagement opportunities and develop solutions that address the needs of the table tennis community throughout England. As part of the agreement, Howden will provide insurance expertise and tailored support designed to help protect the people, clubs and organisations that are central to the continued success and growth of the sport.

The partnership means Howden will, from the first day of the new season on 1 August 2026, supply all Table Tennis England’s insurance policies, comprising members’ public liability insurance, members’ personal accident cover, coaches’ legal insurance cover, clubs’ public liability insurance and umpires’ and officials’ travel insurance.

Table Tennis England is hosting a webinar for members who would like to find out more, at 7pm on Tuesday 21 July.

Click here to register to attend.

With more than 200 offices throughout the UK and Ireland, Howden is well placed to build relationships with local clubs and leagues, providing specialist guidance and support at a grassroots level.

Andy Goulbourne, Divisional Director, Sport and Entertainment at Howden, said: “Table Tennis England plays a vital role in supporting and developing one of the country’s most accessible sports. We are delighted to be working alongside an organisation that shares our commitment to growing participation and creating safe, welcoming environments for players of all ages and abilities.

“Our extensive experience supporting national governing bodies and sports organisations enables us to truly understand the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. We look forward to building a strong partnership that delivers value to the table tennis community across England.” 

Table Tennis England Chief Executive Sally Lockyer said: “We are delighted to welcome Howden as a partner. Their extensive experience working across sport and their commitment to supporting communities make them a natural fit for Table Tennis England.

“Our focus is always on creating value for our members, and this partnership will enable us to offer additional support, expertise and opportunities that benefit clubs, leagues, volunteers and players across the country. Together, we look forward to delivering tangible benefits that help our members continue to enjoy and develop the sport.”

If you’d like to find out more or ask about specialist table tennis insurance, please contact [email protected]