Howden expands South and Thames Valley presence in move to Farnborough Business Park to drive growth

4 November 2024, London – Howden UK & Ireland, part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, today announces the relocation of its Farnborough teams, who specialise in insurance for classic motors, businesses, high-value homes and private client assets, from Westmead House to Farnborough Business Park, Hampshire.

This move enhances the network of local Howden locations in Farnborough, Fleet, and Camberley, further strengthening its presence in the area. The move to a larger premises will allow Howden to invest in additional expertise and local staff to deliver more for clients in the region.

Alistair Matthews, Regional Managing Director for South and Thames Valley, Corporate & Commercial, Howden, said: “We have a long-standing presence in Farnborough, and our move to Farnborough Business Park means we can to offer a broader range of insurance solutions for our clients, maximise growth opportunities while also providing our teams with an impressive office environment and range of amenities.”

Howden is one of the largest insurance intermediary groups in the UK. Its unique high street branch and office network continues to grow, supporting communities in over 200 locations across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Howden provides local service to local clients, and offers insurance and mortgage advice to individuals, commercial insurance cover for SMEs, and Specialty and Employee Benefit solutions for corporate and multinational clients.

Farnborough Business Park, owned and managed by Frasers Property UK, forms part of the asset portfolio of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust, and is a high-quality business park located in Farnborough, Blackwater Valley. Spanning 46.5 hectares, the business park comprises 14 commercial buildings, including nine office buildings, two car showrooms, a mixed-use office and industrial building and two cafes. 

Christina Cosgrove, Senior Asset Manager at Frasers Property UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome Howden Insurance, a renowned household name, to Farnborough Business Park. Howden’s commitment to making a positive impact on the planet and its ‘people first’ approach - focused on ensuring its team feels happy, fulfilled, and empowered - align perfectly with our mission to create a sustainable and uplifting environment for all our occupiers. This shared vision makes their move a perfect fit, and we look forward to building our partnership with Howden to create a space where the team can work, grow, and thrive.”