Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
High Wycombe broker announces Giles rebrand
Bus and coach insurance specialist SBP Chapman Stevens has today begun trading as Giles Insurance Brokers following a rebrand.
Stackhouse Poland buys LFC
Stackhouse Poland has confirmed that it has reached an agreement to buy the business of LFC Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
Bluefin "took some medicine" to aid broker partner division
Bluefin Insurance Group "took some medication" in 2011 and has seen its broker partner division emerge stronger this year.
Gallagher buys specialist broker
Arthur J. Gallagher has bought Acumus, a specialist insurance advisor providing risk consulting and insurance services to the housing association sector.
Groupama confirms pension fund injection ahead of sale
Groupama SA has confirmed that ahead of completion of the Ageas deal, £40m will be injected by Groupama Insurance Company Limited (GICL) into the pension fund which will be subsequently transferred to Groupama SA.
Ageas UK confirms Groupama buy
Ageas has signed up to buy Groupama Insurance Company Limited (GICL) for £116m.
Woodstock makes 30th acquisition with Clear Insurance book
Woodstock Insurance Brokers has chalked up its 30th acquisition in its 10-year history with the capture of a personal lines book of business from Clear Insurance Management.
Park Insurance bolsters medical indemnity with MIR swoop
Park Insurance Group has snapped up specialist medical insurance company Medical Indemnity Register (MIR) in a bid to offer a "uniquely tailored and specialist service"
Swinton makes Burnley acquisition
Swinton Group has swooped to acquire Burnley-based Greys Insurance as the broker pursues its strategy of developing its UK-wide local broker proposition.
Video: What The Papers Say latest edition
In the September edition of What The Papers Say, David Worsfold joins reporter Caitlin Morrison to discuss the implications for brokers of the proposed takeover of Groupama in the UK by Ageas.
Towergate's NPIB acquisition set for 2012 conclusion
The potential acquisition of Norwich & Peterborough Insurance Brokers (NPIB) by Towergate is set to be completed during the last quarter of 2012, Insurance Age understands.
Ageas extends deal with John Lewis to provide travel cover
Ageas has extended its partnership with John Lewis Insurance to provide travel cover.
Allanfield reports revenue and profit growth after 'hectic' year
Allanfield Group has reported a net revenue of £2.1m for the first six months of 2012.
James Hallam makes double acquisition
James Hallam has confirmed the purchase of care homes business from Howden and a commercial book in Essex as part of its growth plans.
Duke Street Capital founder could bid for Direct Line
The founder of Duke Street Capital has registered his interest once again in snapping up Direct Line, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
Ageas and Groupama confirm acquisition talks
Ageas UK and Groupama have entered into exclusive discussions regarding the sale of Groupama's UK non-life insurance business.
Insurance Linx seals fifth capture in four years
Insurance Linx has snapped up its fifth business since its inception four years ago with the acquisition of Ealing-based Argent Insurance Services.
Collinson snaps up One Group to cut third-party costs
Collinson Insurance Group (CIG) has struck a deal to acquire claims and assistance handler One Group in a bid to reduce its third-party costs.
QBE signals "new beginning" with Birmingham expansion
QBE has signalled a "new beginning" for its recently integrated team by announcing the expansion of its Birmingham office.
Chase Templeton swoops for Perfect Health
Chase Templeton has set its sights on breaking the £100m premium income barrier following its acquisition of private medical insurance (PMI) specialists Perfect Health.
Swinton boosts Scotland reach with commercial office opening
Swinton Group has snapped up Kirkintilloch Insurance Services as it further expands its broker offering north of the border.
Canopius completes Omega deal
Canopius Group has confirmed the completion of the acquisition of Omega Insurance Holdings.
CCV makes first Yorkshire acquisition
CCV has made two acquisitions, bringing its total in 2012 to four.
Lucas Fettes on the front foot with Cougar capture
Lucas Fettes has expanded its wholesale division with the capture of south-coast based Cougar Underwriting.