QuestGates has acquired Manchester-based liability claims firm Howell Wild, further strengthening its owner-managed loss adjusting and claims portfolio.

Founded in 2001, Howell Wild’s 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, added: “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.”

It is QuestGates’ second acquisition of 2026, following QGLaw’s acquisition of Miles Fanning Legal in February.