QuestGates acquires Manchester-based liability claims specialist

QuestGates has acquired liability claims specialist Howell Wild. 

The Manchester-based loss adjusting firm was founded in 2001 by John Wild and is known for handling complex liability claims.

Its areas of expertise include product liability, public liability, employers liability, construction, professional indemnity and other specialist classes.

Wild said: “After more than two decades building Howell Wild into a respected name in liability adjusting, the time is right to join QuestGates and be part of a larger business.

”Its reputation and niche alignment makes them the ideal home for our business and ensures our clients benefit from the wider resources that QuestGates can offer, whilst retaining our commitment to delivery and service.”

Expanding expertise

This is QuestGates’ second acquisition of 2026, as the group continues its strategy of expanding services and expertise across the UK and Ireland.

Chris Hall, group executive chairman at QuestGates, said: “Howell Wild is a perfect fit and we are delighted to welcome Wild and the team to QuestGates.

”Its expertise and reputation complement our existing liability offering and further strengthens our capabilities in this specialist area.

“This acquisition not only enhances our liability proposition, but also supports our strategy and commitment of investing in high quality businesses that offer both a strong cultural fit and niche expertise.”