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Insurance group Howden acquires Martin & Garvan Insurances

Howden has grown to nearly 500 employees across 25 offices in Ireland since 2019.
Howden has grown to nearly 500 employees across 25 offices in Ireland since 2019.

Howden, the global insurance intermediary group has acquired Garvan Family Holdings Limited and Martin and Garvan Insurances Limited, a family-run brokerage based in upper Drumcondra, Dublin 9.

This acquisition strengthens Howden's local presence in Dublin and aligns with its growth plans for Ireland.

Howden has grown to nearly 500 employees across 25 offices in Ireland since 2019.

"This acquisition allows us to grow our on the ground presence in Dublin, enhancing our ability to deliver personalised local service to clients," said Robert Kennedy, CEO, Howden Ireland.

"Their well-established reputation and community ties in Drumcondra and beyond, make them an ideal partner for us as we continue our mission to become the broker of choice across Ireland," he added.

Shane Garvan, Managing Director of Martin & Garvan said being part of the Howden group is an exciting move for its employees and clients.

"Our success to date is due to our dedicated staff and our very loyal customer base," he said.

"Howden's strength as a global group will enhance our ability to provide innovative insurance solutions and access expertise, data, and technology tailored to our evolving client needs," he added.