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Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: Beyond the policy – where brokers add the greatest value
Building strong client relationships is more important than ever, with brokers focusing on risk management, claims support, specialist guidance, and facilitating connections in their communities. Ida Axling investigates this topic ahead of a panel session at Broker Expo 2026.
GRP buys BPW in South Wales
Global Risk Partners has made its third purchase of 2023, snapping up BPW Insurance Services in its first Welsh buy of the year.
Headline makers: November 2022
The key stories from the past month all in one place.
County Group buys North Wales broker
GRP’s County Group has acquired broker Business Insurance Specialist for an undisclosed sum.
GRP expands in Wales with Prescott Jones buy
Global Risk Partners has bought Swansea-based Prescott Jones for an undisclosed sum.
County Group buys Taylor Francis
GRP-owned County Group has bought the business and assets of Taylor Francis in its fourth deal of the year.
County Group make third deal of the year with Marsh and Co
County Group, which is part of GRP, has purchased broker Marsh and Co, and its MGA, Ginger Markets, for an undisclosed sum.
Dave Clapp sets £250m three-year target for MVP and Ataraxia
Dave Clapp, CEO of Minority Venture Partners and Ataraxia, has unveiled a £250m gross written premium target for the broker investment group over the next three years.
GRP’s County Group buys again in Wales
Global Risk Partners-owned County Group has bought 100% of the share capital of Archenfield Insurance Management in Wales.
In Depth: Standing out in the schemes market
Sam Barrett speaks to experts about how to develop successful schemes across a range of niche areas
Market Analysis: Broking consolidation from 2010 to today – how the top 100 has changed
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift charts consolidation among the top 100 intermediaries from 2010 to today and reflects on the biggest winners in terms of M&A success
Dave Clapp takes over as MVP and Ataraxia CEO
James McCaffrey is to retire but will retain a non-executive interest in the Peter Cullum-owned insurance investor.
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.
Christmas Q&A with Alastair Christopherson
Alastair Christopherson, group managing director at The County Group, shares his reflections on 2019 and how brokers should be preparing for the year ahead.
County Group buys Welsh broker Bruce Edwards Jones
Deal forms part of the broker’s strategy to increase its presence in North Wales.
People Moves Round-up: 19 – 30 August 2019
Keep track of the past fortnight’s market moves.
Mike Bruce: GRP's acquisition strategy not about putting flags in the map
Group MD discusses future deals and explains why the consolidator does not see Brexit as a reason to expand outside of the UK.
Quizzical questions: 28 June 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
GRP’s County Group purchases Eric Rawlins & Company
County's second deal in a month brings its GWP to over £100m.
GRP-owned County Group buys Meadons
County says more deals are to come as it nears £100m of GWP.