Corporate Adviser profiles BW and Howden’s role in reshaping the market

Barnett Waddingham has been featured on the front page of Corporate Adviser in a joint interview with Andrew Vaughan, BW’s Senior Partner, and Glenn Thomas, CEO of Employee Benefits at Howden. The article explores how BW’s partnership with Howden is unlocking new opportunities for sustainable growth – while preserving our independence, values and client-first approach.

Published on 15 May 2025, the article highlights how the relationship enhances BW’s ability to scale with purpose: investing in our people, expanding our reach, and continuing to deliver trusted, tailored advice to a growing range of clients across the UK and internationally.

"From the very start of this process, we could see the attraction not only of being part of Howden, but adding to their offering."

What this means for our clients

For BW clients, this partnership brings practical benefits:

• Greater global reach – opening up new capabilities and international expertise to better support your evolving needs.
• Continued independence in advice – we remain proudly impartial, ensuring our solutions are always tailored to your best interests.
• Investment in people and services – enabling us to strengthen our teams, expand our capabilities and deliver even more value.

The article also highlights the cultural alignment between BW and Howden. Both firms are committed to long-term thinking, trusted relationships, and building a different kind of business – one that puts clients and colleagues at the heart of every decision.

"What unites us is a belief in purposeful growth – bringing together talent and expertise to build something better for the future."