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M&A

M&A Puzzle

Broker AssuredPartners gains ‘renewed confidence’ with PII provider buy

2022-11-09T13:47:00+00:00 By Isobel Rafferty

Inking the deal will allow the broker to ‘maintain its DNA’ while expanding the business, says founder

Jigsaw acquisition

JMG Group buys Durham-based broker as it targets further growth

2022-11-07T15:02:00+00:00 By Clare Ruel

The move gives the Durham-based broker a strong growth platform, says managing director

Wexford, Ireland

Gallagher continues push into Ireland with broker acquisition

2022-11-03T13:33:00+00:00 By Yiannis Kotoulas

The firm will also rebrand a previous acquisition to launch the Gallagher brand in Ireland

medical report

Servca acquires healthcare specialist Lloyd’s broker

2022-11-02T16:22:00+00:00 By Yiannis Kotoulas

The acquisition will allow the firm to bolster its expertise in medical lines

business deal, acquisition

Ardonagh Advisory acquires Stallard Kane Group

2022-11-01T12:56:00+00:00 By Isobel Rafferty

The buy will help the group’s subsidiary better meet changing consumer needs with ‘high-quality risk advice’

business failure, lack of funding

Briefing: ‘Casualties’ could arise in insurtech sector due to ‘funding shortfalls’

2022-10-28T08:46:00+01:00 By Katie Scott

Broker CEO Forum delegates debate how the current macroeconomic climate is impacting insurtechs and what solutions these firms are looking at deploying

US UK jigsaw

ManyPets buys US carrier amid growth spree

2022-10-25T16:41:00+01:00 By Clare Ruel

It will allow the pet insurance provider to underwrite its own policies in 45 states across the US

M&A Concept

GRP-owned The County Group buys Llandudno-based commercial broker

2022-10-25T11:54:00+01:00 By Isobel Rafferty

The acquired firm specialises in providing insurance for the motor trade and construction sectors

investment, lending

Minority Venture Partners pens minority investment in wholesale broker

2022-10-24T15:25:00+01:00 By Isobel Rafferty

The partners plan to ‘double the size’ of the broker business as part of the deal, says top boss

binoculars, money, PE

Briefing: What do PE firms look for when investing in brokers?

2022-10-21T09:09:00+01:00 By Katie Scott

M&A has been an important driver of growth for broking firms, as Broker CEO Forum attendees describe organic growth as ‘the Achilles heel of the industry’

London Market look up

Stubben Edge inks deal with London market focused specialist consultancy

2022-10-19T13:41:00+01:00 By Clare Ruel

The firm’s chief executive says the deal will help its broker expand into international markets

business for sale

Insurance Times Awards 2022: CFC Underwriting ‘shifts the narrative’ of transaction liability cover

2022-10-19T06:45:00+01:00 By Natalie Vincent

Joe Perrett, product manager at CFC, explains why he thinks his firm could take the Excellence in Underwriting trophy home from this year’s Insurance Times Awards.

puzzle, acquisition

NFP inks acquisition deal with Staffordshire-based broker

2022-10-18T12:17:00+01:00 By Isobel Rafferty

The broker’s ‘well-earned trust in the region’ made this an attractive deal, says UK and Ireland managing director

Jigsaw pieces

Broker F R Ball buys family founded broker and reveals merger

2022-10-17T13:01:00+01:00 By Clare Ruel

The broker is also recruiting to further develop its commercial team

Jigsaw complete

Jensten Group completes Leeds-based independent broker buy

2022-10-11T11:01:00+01:00 By Clare Ruel

The pair share core values and culture, says chief executive

diversification

M&A in UK broking: Diversification grows in importance amid ‘diminishing supply’ of targets

2022-10-10T10:10:00+01:00 By Saxon East

Brokers looking to buy have a roster of new strategies, but are there enough UK M&A targets to satisfy their thirst for growth?

puzzle four piece

Pen Underwriting and Aviva extend and expand strategic partnership

2022-10-07T10:29:00+01:00 By Clare Ruel

The MGA and the insurer are a ‘great strategic fit’ for eachother, says managing director

Ireland acquisition puzzle

Aston Lark Ireland buys another Dublin-based broker

2022-10-06T12:53:00+01:00 By Clare Ruel

The pair have a shared culture and vision, says chief executive

jigsaw, M&A (2)

Ardonagh Specialty acquires Lloyd’s broker with ‘true alignment on client service’

2022-10-06T12:21:00+01:00 By Isobel Rafferty

The group’s 125 staff and its brands will join the broker as part of the deal

doughnut stack

Briefing: Consolidating the consolidators in UK broking is on the cards

2022-09-28T12:32:00+01:00 By Saxon East

The strength of the dollar could be a further motivation for American firms to invest to UK brokers

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