Howden enters Galway with the acquisition of Maven Financial Planning Limited

Dublin, 29 April 2026: Howden today announces the acquisition of Maven Financial Planning Limited (‘Maven’), one of Ireland’s foremost financial planning and advisory firms. This acquisition establishes Howden Ireland’s Life and Pensions advisory offering in Galway, and expands the company’s footprint on the West Coast with the addition of a second location. 

Founded by Padraig Kelly and Fintan Corrigan, Maven is dedicated to providing expert advice and services across a range of areas including pensions, savings, investments, protection, and inheritance planning. 

Maven’s team of eight professionals will join Howden Ireland, continuing to support and develop the firm’s strong portfolio of long-standing client relationships throughout the region. 

Howden’s Financial Advisory team, launched just last year, is led by Dermot Gaskin, Managing Director. The team of over 80 and growing, already manages a large volume of clients across Ireland, supporting their insurance and financial advisory needs. Howden’s ambitious growth strategy is supported by an exciting pipeline of transformative acquisitions planned for 2026 and beyond.  

Dermot Gaskin, Managing Director of Financial Advisory, Howden Ireland, said; “Maven is an excellent business that will enhance our presence not only in Life and Pensions but across the full range of financial advisory services, insurance and mortgages for clients not only in Galway and surrounding counties but across the west of Ireland. Maven shares Howden’s values, prioritising its people and most importantly their clients to provide expert financial advice and class-leading service. As part of Howden, Maven’s clients will now be able to benefit from a suite of bespoke products and an even broader range of services. We are pleased to welcome Padraig, Fintan, and team to Howden.”  

Padraig Kelly and Fintan Corrigan, Directors of Maven, commented; “We’re delighted to become part of Howden and be the company’s first office in Galway. The brand and culture at Howden match those at Maven, and we look forward to continuing to provide specialist advice supported by Howden’s scale and expertise.” 
The acquisition of Maven Financial Planning Limited is subject to CBI regulatory approval.

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About Howden Ireland

Howden Ireland provides a range of insurance, financial advice and mortgage services. As part of Howden UK&I Retail, the business benefits from uniquely integrated access to Irish, UK and global markets.  
With over 600 employees across 27 local offices, Howden Ireland delivers comprehensive solutions across personal and commercial insurance, financial advisory services, employee benefits and mortgages. The division manages €1.5bn in assets, €300m in gross written premium and €850m in mortgages on behalf of clients, supported by a commitment to high-quality, specialist advice for every client.  Learn more at www.howden.ie.  

About Howden

Howden is a leading global insurance intermediary group with employee ownership at its heart. Founded in 1994, it provides insurance, reinsurance and underwriting services and solutions to clients ranging from private individuals to the largest multinational companies. 
The Group operates in 57 countries in Europe, the USA, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand employs over 24,000 people and manages premiums totalling over USD 50 billion on behalf of its clients. 
Further information can be found at www.howdengroup.com and www.howdengroupholdings.com.

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