Howden acquires Money Plus, a strategic move to cement its position as a leading force in Ireland’s Financial Planning sector

 
Dublin, 2025: 6 August: Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, today announces that it has agreed terms to acquire Money Plus, an independent provider of investment, life assurance and pension advice based in Sligo. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, represents a strategic milestone in Howden’s ongoing expansion of its financial advisory services across Ireland. This move enhances Howden’s capabilities in the Life and Pensions sector, and also extends its geographic presence into the northwest of Ireland, bringing the company’s national footprint to 27 offices and over 560 employees.

Dermot Gaskin, Managing Director, Financial Advisory at Howden, says, "The acquisition of Money Plus will significantly strengthen our Financial Advisory services, giving us the opportunity to access strong client relationships and a high-quality client portfolio. Our wider ambition is to become the leading advisory firm specialising in Life & Pensions in Ireland, and the acquisition of Money Plus will greatly help deliver this ambition.

Eamonn Kielty, Managing Director, Money Plus, says, "By being part of Howden, with its extensive network across Ireland and its global network and expertise, we are positioned to provide greater value to our clients through enhanced solutions and capabilities, and giving our people more opportunities to grow as part of a wider group."

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About Howden Ireland

Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 560 employees across 27 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions, and mortgage requirements.

For more information, please visit: www.howden.ie and www.howdengroupholdings.com

About Howden

Howden is a leading global insurance intermediary group with employee ownership at its heart. Established in 1994, it provides insurance broking, reinsurance broking and underwriting services and solutions to clients ranging from individuals to the largest multinational corporations.

The group operates in 56 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, employs 22,000 people and handles $47 billion in premiums on behalf of its clients.

For more information, please visit www.howdengroup.com

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