Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
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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.
GRP-owned Premier Choice Healthcare buys PMI broker
Deal for Equity Health Solutions is PCH's second since becoming part of GRP in 2020.
"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.
Granite buys telematics broker Carrot
The insurtech specialist will retain its office in Crewe following the deal.
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.
Ripe Thinking gains backing from Aquiline
The New York private investment firm takes a majority stake in the personal lines specialist.
Ardonagh completes BGC deal
First announced in May, the deal was sealed for a cash consideration of $500m (£354m).
Matson flags 9% organic growth at Gallagher
Q3 figures for the global business show brokerage revenue of $1.5bn.
Aston Lark buys Bainbridge Collins in Birmingham
Consolidator says latest deal will enhance its mid-corporate capability in the West Midlands.
NFP buys Wolverhampton broker
The US-based company adds Top 100 business KGJ Insurance Services Group to its stable at it continues its expansion in the UK.
Occam buys Beech Underwriting
Beech Underwriting is a specialist in terrorism insurance.
New JM Glendinning MD reveals "ambitious but achievable" growth plans
Jake Fox discusses his plans for JM Glendinning after taking over the MD role from Nick Houghton, who became CEO of the JMG Group following its MBO last year.
Thomas Carroll buys Cardigan broker
Delwyn Griffiths has joined the independent insurance broker.
PIB expands into Spain
Consolidator buys Cicor in its first acquisition in the Spanish market as it continues its European expansion.
GRP takes stake in Hedron member
All Med Pro is GRP's first minority investment with a network member.