Howden acquires Gallagher Bassett's New Zealand Personal Injury business

Howden invests in local expertise in the Pacific region with the acquisition of Gallagher Bassett New Zealand Personal Injury business

Auckland, 17 October 2022 - Howden, the international insurance broker, announces today the acquisition of the Personal Injury business of Gallagher Bassett New Zealand with effect from Dec 1, 2022. This acquisition by Howden Care New Zealand, Howden’s local workplace claims management, rehabilitation and wellbeing business, further cements Howden’s position as one of the leading providers in the injury management space. The deal is subject to regulatory and other conditions.

Howden Care provides highly specialised injury and illness prevention and management solutions that deliver real health and financial benefits to their clients. The Howden Care team have significant experience in employee health and claims management services, particularly for employers in the ACC Accredited Employer Programme. 

The acquisition of Gallagher Bassett’s New Zealand Personal Injury business expands Howden Care’s footprint in New Zealand and further reinforces Howden’s ability to provide localised services and support for clients with large diverse workforces and operations.

Cliff McCord, CEO of Howden Care New Zealand said: “The opportunity to work with a talented team of people and some of this country's most iconic clients is very exciting. Our combined knowledge and leading technology will see a major shift in the service offering we will bring to the market.” 

Matt Bacon, CEO Howden Pacific, commented: "Gallagher Bassett’s New Zealand Personal Injury division is a stand-out business in its sector and is a strong addition to our Howden Care and Broking businesses. Both businesses share complementary cultures, and both are passionate about delivering the very best outcomes for our clients, and their people. With this acquisition, and the recent acquisition of Wallace McLean, Howden New Zealand will be a leading end-to-end TPA and insurance broker capable of supporting all of our clients, whatever their needs.”