RKH Specialty and retail broker Howden are going through the process of merging from two separate brokerages within the giant Hyperion Insurance Group into a single unit.

The consolidation is due to be completed by October, when RKH and Howden will combine management teams and operate as a single brand, Howden Speciality.

Both have substantial marine brokerages, and the marine teams have been working closely for the past three years.