Howden acquires Drogheda-based Intersure, bolstering its position in the Irish insurance market

Dublin, 29 February 2024: Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, today announces that it has acquired Intersure Group Limited trading as Intersure Group (“Intersure”), further strengthening its ability to service the Irish insurance market, as it expands its geographical footprint across the country. 

Established in 1999 by Noeleen Butterly, Intersure is an owner-managed business with its office in Drogheda, Co. Louth, providing clients with a high standard of technical insurance advice across commercial, business, construction and liability lines, and personal lines including home, motor and travel.

Robert Kennedy, CEO, Howden Ireland, said: “I’m thrilled to welcome Noeleen and her team to Howden. This acquisition means that we are continuing on our path to become the local broker of choice across Ireland, ensuring great service for both commercial and personal lines clients.  We are very excited to expand further into the North-East, with our first office in Co. Louth. We are looking forward to working with Noeleen and her team to introduce Howden’s solutions across commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgages to clients in the North-East of Ireland.”

Noeleen Butterly, Managing Director, Intersure added: “Intersure Group is very excited to become part of Howden, a global leader in insurance broking. This is a big step towards offering better services and solutions to our clients and employees. Howden's global expertise and resources will greatly enhance our ability to provide innovative solutions tailored to our client's needs. Under the Howden brand, we'll continue to service our clients seamlessly. They can expect no disruption in service, just more options and better support”.

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ABOUT HOWDEN 

Howden is a leading global insurance intermediary group with employee ownership at its heart. Founded in 1994, it operates in 50 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand, employing 16,000 people and handling $38bn of premium on behalf of clients.

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ABOUT HOWDEN IRELAND 
Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 400 employees across 25 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. 
For further information please contact:

Howden Ireland Limited
Louise Gallagher, Head of Marketing
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Robert Kennedy 
CEO, Howden Ireland Limited
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Howden Corporate Communications 
Sam Horril
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