Consolidation
JMG eyeing up more deals after flurry of Scottish buys
Both JMG and recent purchase GS Group are on the lookout for more buys, according to the businesses’ leaders.
Profile: Adam Winslow - Winslow’s world
Adam Winslow has been UK and Ireland CEO for Aviva since May last year. He speaks to Siân Barton about his career, the insurer’s plans and shares his view on current market conditions.
Greenwood Moreland buys R C McLeish
Greenwood Moreland has bought R C McLeish Insurance Consultants in Lanark in its first deal since joining JMG Group.
Momentum reveals £100m GWP goal
Appointed representative network Momentum is targeting £100m in GWP in the next three to five years, according to managing director Howard Pepper.
Earnix CEO warns on red flags
If a technology provider wants to change everything a company has done then it is most likely to be a “red flag”, Earnix CEO Udi Ziv told Insurance Age.
Clear sets £500m GWP target after Centor buy
Clear Group has set a £500m gross written premium target for the next couple of years after it achieved its £300m goal after snapping up Centor.
Clear buys Centor
Clear Group has bought Centor Insurance & Risk Management for an undisclosed sum.
GRP-owned DCJ buys SM Commercial
DCJ Group, part of Global Risk Partners, has acquired 100% of the share capital of SM Commercial Insurance Brokers.
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.
30 minutes with: Ardonagh's Rob Worrell
Rob Worrell joined Ardonagh Advisory – which includes Towergate, Ethos Broking and the networks business – in 2017. Insurance Age caught up with him to find out what has changed for the £4bn GWP broker
GRP buys Durham-based Castle Insurance Services
Global Risk Partners has bought 100% of the share capital of Castle Insurance Services as the consolidator targets growing its presence in the North East.
AUB Group to purchase Tysers for £500m
The Lloyd’s wholesale broker has entered a binding agreement to be bought by AUB.
Brokerring takes stake in accounts firm
Ataraxia and Brokerbility founder, Stuart Randall, explained that the advisory business has developed since it was set up last year to support independent brokers.
Seventeen Group buys Torbay Insurance Services
Seventeen Group has added Torbay Insurance Services to its portfolio for an undisclosed sum in a move that completed at the end of April.
Analysis: Network knowledge is key to opening the door to new start-ups
The network sector is in upbeat mood confident of growing with existing and new members as well as being keen to help new start-ups come into the insurance market, the leaders tell Emmanuel Kenning
Aston Lark buys UKGlobal
Aston Lark has bought UKGlobal Broking Group marking the consolidator’s 50th buy since being formed in 2018.
Markerstudy completes BGL Insurance takeover
Markerstudy Group has completed the purchase of BGL Insurance announcing that regulatory approval for change of control was received in April.
The Irish broker market: Consolidation and compliance
David Worsfold visits the Emerald Isle to learn more about how the broker market is developing and asks if the next wave of consolidation will be an Irish one
Matson flags M&A as key to Gallagher growth strategy
Gallagher's UK business has reported 14% organic growth in Q1 2022 with EMEA CEO Simon Matson highlighting “advanced” deal discussions with a number of firms.
Scotland a key part of Partners& strategic vision
The organisation is planning to grow its presence in the region following the deal with Macdonald Group.
AbbeyAutoline buys BMG Insurance
Portadown-based BMG Insurance is to be acquired by AbbeyAutoline for an undisclosed sum.
JMG enters Scottish market with joint ownership deal
The JM Glendinning-parent has moved into the Scottish market and will support a management buyout deal at Greenwood Moreland which is headquartered in Hamilton.
Needham Insurance buys Sheffield broker
Needham Insurance Services has bought Baldersons Insurance for an undisclosed sum.
JM Glendinning buys Sphere Group
Newcastle-based insurance broker and risk management firm The Sphere Group has been acquired by JM Glendinning Group for an undisclosed sum.