Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Sole provider
The Northern Ireland market dominated headlines yesterday.
Liberty targeting top 3 place in Ireland with Hughes buy
Broker says deal will not change anything for clients.
Liberty Mutual acquires Hughes Insurance
Provider will become lead underwriter for broker from 1 July onwards.
Liberty buys Hughes Insurance
Northern Ireland broker sold to Dublin-based insurer.
ULR Additions acquired by claims management investment group
Legal expenses provider says deal will allow it to remain a market leader.
‘The Gallagher Way’ to the top
Arthur J Gallagher faces a number of challenges as it deals with the aftermath of its recent acquisition spree, says Tony Cornell
Arthur J Gallagher restructures as Giles rebrand takes effect
Broker has created 11 new regional divisions.
Knowlden Titlow-owner buys N W Brown
Broker targets growing schemes and regional business.
Brightside sells-up to private equity for £127m
Deal values broker at 25p cash per share.
Oval buys Northern Ireland broker
Oval acquires Trotter and Reid.
Stackhouse Poland expands into Liverpool with broker buy
Firm stated that new addition will "fit perfectly".
Integro buys Richard Thacker & Company
New York-based firm's acquisition adds to list of specialisms.
Towergate confirms Arista buy
MGA will retain all staff, branding and locations.
Towergate tipped for Arista deal
Towergate is in talks to purchase Arista, Insurance Age understands.
Arthur J Gallagher appoints ex-Barbon man as retail FD
New recruit left Barbon following sale to Gallagher.
UKGI bought by Thistle Initiatives
UK General's compliance operation will retain brand for foreseeable future.
South Essex Insurance Brokers acquires Cheltenham-based firm
SEIB chief says purchase will extend broker's range of niche products.
Aspen rejects $3.2bn Endurance takeover
Bermuda-based insurer slams unsolicited offer as “ill conceived” and undervaluing business.
Chase Templeton buys two PMI specialists in one week
Purchases made as part of "aggressive buy and build" strategy.
Hastings posts reduced profit while GWP and COR improve
Provider saw acquisition costs double in 2013.
Gallagher buys Oamps in Wesfarmers deal
American broking giant buys all Wesfarmers’ insurance broking operations.
Gallagher posts $110m revenue jump for first quarter
Gallagher spent $6.5m in Q1 on Giles and Bollinger integrations.
Acquisitions off the table at Gallagher, says Deakin
Broker concentrating on integrating UK business.
Broking success: Part of the family
JM Glendinning’s Paul Glendinning and Nick Houghton tell Andrew Pearce how they are building the broker around talented individuals and why they want to keep the family feel at the firm