Consolidation
GRP’s Alan & Thomas buys Aquilla
Alan & Thomas is the southern hub business for Global Risk Partners.
Gallagher/Willis Re deal gets green light from competition watchdog
The CMA launched a merger inquiry into the $3.25bn takeover in October.
Ardonagh reports growth in income in Q3 2021 update
Consolidator says it completed £125m of investment in Q3 including its purchase of Usay Group in the UK, as it reports significant reduction in loss for the first nine months of the year.
Capacity and insurer relationships key priorities for broker space
Acrisure carried out a review of the broking sector, highlighting firms’ top priorities, challenges, and M&A appetite.
Aston Lark acquires Philip Williams & Company
The Warrington broker, which provides insurance to Police Federations and other law enforcement agencies in the UK, is the second deal in a week for the consolidator.
Innovation Broking CEO lifts lid on sale
Paul Dickson tells Insurance Age about the sales process and discusses the future for Innovation Broking as part of Aston Lark.
Aston Lark buys Top 100 broker
Innovation Broking is the latest business to join Aston Lark's stable as CEO Paul Dickson is set to become chair of Aston Lark’s broking and benefits companies from early 2022.
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
The Insurance Age Top 100 2021
Our Top 100 Independent Brokers Supplement is now available to view online.
AbbeyAutoline appoints commercial director
Jackie Elliott will be joining the team as the broker marks its first year in business following 2020’s merger.
iRevolution Group secures £9m from investment fund
The Manchester-based broker has said it will use the funding from alternative lender Boost&Co to fund its recent acquisition as well as future ones.
News Analysis - How is US money reshaping the UK market?
David Worsfold explores the power of the dollar in broking and examines the drivers behind US investment into the UK market.
Xenia buys two specialist teams from Lloyd's broker PNP
The deal sees the Nexus-owned business expand into the financial and specialty risks market.
Profile: Licence to chill - GRP's group CEO Mike Bruce
GRP’s Mike Bruce tells Ida Axling how an early career working with nuclear weapons has given him a sense of perspective in his latest role, running one of the UK’s largest broker consolidators
PIB adds to EU portfolio with Ireland’s Campion
Campion, which was established in 1984, is the third retail business PIB has bought in Ireland.
Interview: Adrian Saunders, Ecclesiastical
The commercial director tells Insurance Age about the insurer's developments, its relationship with brokers throughout the pandemic, and its plans for the coming year.
GRP-owned Premier Choice Healthcare buys PMI broker
Deal for Equity Health Solutions is PCH's second since becoming part of GRP in 2020.
Movo exits GRP’s Hedron network
MD Lea Cheesbrough said the franchise, which also has its own network, wanted to focus on independence.
"It feels like family," says KGJ boss about NFP transition
NFP’s John Paul Allcock and KGJ director Richard Cox talk to Insurance Age about what sparked the interest in the recent deal and how it is set to help both businesses achieve growth.
HSB buys structural warranties specialist
HSB has revealed that the acquisition of MD Group and its MGA, MD Insurance Services, will expand its core insurance offering.
Capita to sell specialty insurance businesses
The company has agreed to to sell its two specialty insurance businesses, Capita Commercial Insurance Services (CCIS) and Capita Managing Agency (CMA), to Marco Capital Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
Daulby Read adds agricultural specialist
The move takes the Bravo Networks broker's GWP up to £7m.
News analysis: Consolidators put up 'for sale' signs
Following Howden’s acquisition of Aston Lark, Insurance Age reached out to M&A advisers and brokers to get some insight into the future for the current crop of consolidators.
Ardonagh completes BGC deal
First announced in May, the deal was sealed for a cash consideration of $500m (£354m).