Consolidation
GRP-owned Birrell Group buys again
The broker, which trades as Kingsway, has purchased Home Counties Insurance Services, following on from its deal for Managed Risk Solutions earlier this week.
A-Plan deal sees Howden become "new force" in regional broker space
What next for Howden following the investment from HG and its buy of A-Plan? Insurance Age talks to key experts.
GRP-hub Birrell Group buys commercial broker
Birrell, which trades as Kingsway, became part of GRP in January this year.
Ardonagh buys Lloyd Latchford
Motor broker will be brought into the Atlanta Group, joining Autonet, Carole Nash and Swinton.
HG invests in Howden-owner Hyperion
The deal places an enterprise value of $5bn on Hyperion and provides it with $1.5bn to acquire and invest in data and technology.
CMA forces Ardonagh to u-turn on £26m Bennetts buy
Ardonagh has proposed to reverse the deal and divest of the motor broker following the threat of an “expensive and burdensome” phase two competition probe.
Ardonagh reports adjusted Ebitda of £99.9m
The Towergate and Atlanta parent published results for the first six months of 2020 and reveals prices for Arachas and Bravo Group.
Clear CEO reveals next steps after "brilliant" Brokerbility deal
Howard Lickens discusses plans for the Brokerbility Network following the transaction, which also increases Clear's regional presence, particularly in the Midlands.
Clear buys Brokerbility
The deal includes BHIB and brings Clear’s GWP up to £200m.
Shuker and Howden lift lid on A-Plan deal
The sale of A-Plan to Howden is believed to be valued at up to £700m.
Howden buys A-Plan to create £4bn GWP broker
Carl Shuker will continue to lead the personal lines specialist.
GRP makes first Irish deal
Consolidator makes Dublin-based Crotty Insurance Brokers its Irish hub as it announces plans to make further deals in the Republic of Ireland.
CMA: Ardonagh’s Bennetts buy raises competition concerns
Government body says Ardonagh and Bennetts have five working days to address the CMA’s concerns, after it found that the merged company would face “only little competition” from other much smaller motorcycle insurance specialists.
Aston Lark focuses on London Market
Peter Blanc says London Market is priority for the broker and reveals MGA/underwriting hopes as the business buys Lloyd’s broker Brunel Professions.
Who are the top 50 personal lines brokers?
Check out the results of Insurance Age’s annual study into the top 50 brokers and providers in the personal lines market.
Shareholders approve $30bn Aon/WTW deal
The agreement was originally announced in March this year and will see the creation of the world’s largest broker.
Blog: The digital path forward
Andy Fairchild explains why the time to digitally transform is now.
Ethos Broking makes first deal since takeover by Ardonagh
Guy Penn & Co becomes the latest Ethos regional broking powerhouse.
Ardonagh buys Thames Underwriting
The MGA, which specialises in the construction, leisure and commercial sectors, brings £20m of GWP to Ardonagh and will operate within Geo Specialty Group.
County makes second deal in a week
The GRP-owned business has purchased Cheshire-based Britannia Consultants Services.
GRP-owned County buys CJN Insurance Services
Broker states it has a number of deals in due diligence and expects to add to its portfolio soon.
CMA orders Ardonagh to keep Bennetts separate as deal completes
Ardonagh’s £26m purchase of the motorcycle specialist approved by the FCA, but the ongoing CMA inquiry looking at how the transaction impacts competition in the market continues.
Aston Lark consolidates Lloyd's presence with broker buy
The firm has purchased Incepta for an undisclosed sum.
Bennett Christmas buys Sennet Insurance Services
Bennett Christmas is part of the Ethos broker stable and adds the professional indemnity specialist to its portfolio.