QuestGates today announces the acquisition of Howell Wild, further strengthening its position as the UK’s largest owner-managed loss adjusting and claims solutions group.
Founded in 2001, the Manchester-based business has built a loyal client base, carving a strong reputation for its depth of knowledge and technical skill in handling complex liability claims. Its areas of expertise include product liability, public liability, employers liability, construction, professional indemnity and other specialist classes.
Chris Hall, Group Executive Chairman of QuestGates said, “Howell Wild is a perfect fit and we are delighted to welcome John and the team to QuestGates. Their expertise and reputation complement our existing liability offering and further strengthens our capabilities in this specialist area.”
John Wild, Founder of Howell 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. Their 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.”
This marks QuestGates’ second acquisition of 2026, following QGLaw’s acquisition of Miles Fanning Legal in February, as the group continues its strategy to expand services and expertise across the UK and Ireland.
Chris Hall added, “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.”