Howden buys A-Plan to create £4bn GWP broker
Carl Shuker will continue to lead the personal lines specialist.
Howden has agreed to buy personal lines High Street broker A-Plan for an undisclosed sum.
The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, will create a business with £4bn in gross written premium, 1.5m customers and 100 locations.
Carl Shuker will continue to lead A-Plan Group as CEO, reporting to José Manuel González, CEO Howden Broking Group. Chris Evans will become chairman of A-Plan Group in addition to his role as deputy CEO, Howden UK. Max Carruthers, chairman, A-Plan Group, will
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