Consolidators
MGA evolution can support broker independence, says Pro Global’s Danny Maleary
MGA leader assesses opportunities for brokers, changes in capital providers backing risks, market consolidation and the sector’s expansion.
Aston Lark builds on Irish expansion
The consolidator has revealed plans to keep expanding in the Republic of Ireland after sealing its eighth deal.
GRP-owned Premier Healthcare makes third buy
The broker is to acquire the business and assets of Amba Care and Wellbeing (Amba C&W).
GRP to buy majority stake in Hamilton Fraser
Consolidator set to make third purchase of the year.
M&A activity not 'sustainable', says IMAS founder Laughton-Scott
Prices are forecast to remain "pretty firm" this year.
M&A deals hit £6bn in 2021
The latest annual review published by IMAS explains the "M&A frenzy" and warns of challenges ahead.
Clear targets £300m GWP by end of 2022
Mike Edgeley, Clear Group CEO, revealed the broker's growth ambitions after snapping up Kent Insurance Brokers, its plans for Brokerbility after Ashwin Mistry stepped down, and reflected on the state of the market.
Partners& adds to employee benefits proposition with buy and partnership
Partners& has bought Direct Healthline and partnered with Advo Group to boost its wellbeing and benefits business.
H&H lifts lid on Tynedale deal
The broker is on track to grow its business by 14% this year and saw its GWP increase by £1.5m following the recent acquisition in Hexham.
Aston Lark makes second PMI deal for 2022
Healthwise becomes part of the Howden-owned consolidator.
Devitt deal adds fresh specialism to Gallagher portfolio
Retail CEO, Michael Rea tells Insurance Age that its buy of the motor specialist has been in the offing since last summer as he targets further deals.
Profile: Phil Bayles' liberation - from Aviva to Ardonagh
Ardonagh Advisory's chief commercial officer reflects on 18 years at Aviva, finding freedom at the "dynamic" Ardonagh, and outlines his plans for the future.
Gallagher buys Devitt
MD William Hughes and finance director Tony Chapman will remain with the motorcycle specialist following completion.
Revenue and profits up in Gallagher's broker business in 2021
Simon Matson, CEO, Europe, Middle East and Asia says Gallagher's UK Retail business saw 7% organic growth as he reveals the business will continue to look for M&A opportunities in the UK.
PIB adds Brokers Union to international portfolio
The deal adds to PIB's presence in Poland, a market it entered in 2020 with its buy of WDB.
In Person: Emma Rawlinson, Atlanta CEO
Rawlinson tells Insurance Age about taking over the reins from Ian Donaldson and discusses the broker's acquisition plans and the "volatile" personal lines market.
PIB buys Dublin-based broker
Tierneys is the consolidator's fifth investment in Ireland.
Clear Group buys Ashford-based broker
Clear makes first acquisition of the year as it snaps up Kent Insurance Brokers.
Acrisure highlights £1bn GWP aim as it moves to "disrupt" UK broking
President of UK Retail, Mark McIlquham, tells Insurance Age about the US-headquartered broker's UK expansion plans and reveals it is targeting £1bn in GWP within five years.
Howden reports 48% revenue rise for 2021
The broker, which recently bought Aston Lark, also reveals organic growth of 19% for the year.
Dickson & Co eager to double business and keep expanding
Dickson director Gavin Mitchell told Insurance Age that the broker would acquire more businesses in 2022 as well as recruit more people for its growing commercial team.
GRP's Marshall Wooldridge snaps up Rotherham-based broker
Goldthorpe, a family-owned business which writes both commercial and personal lines, is the fifth broker bought by Marshall Wooldridge since it became GRP's Yorkshire hub in 2016.
Specialist Risk Group buys special risks team from Bridge Insurance
Deal is SRG's first in 2022 and is part of a long-term partnership with Bridge.
Tysers sells credit & surety business to Xenia
It is Xenia’s eight deal in recent months and second trade credit buy.