Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Howden buys Aston Lark
The deal is Howden’s largest acquisition to date and creates a £6bn GWP UK business in “deal a decade in the making”.
Bollington reveals final set of financial results before Gallagher takeover
The broker, which was bought by Gallagher earlier this year, reports increases in turnover and profit for 2020.
JM Glendinning names new MD for its eight broking businesses
Jake Fox succeeds Nick Houghton, who became CEO of the group after its management buyout last year.
A-Plan makes first deal in Wales
Watkin Davies brings £10m in GWP to A-Plan as the broker looks to grow further in commercial lines.
Complete Cover Group’s profits dip amid transformation
Profits slip but income is steady and operating profit almost doubles as report flags the business’s £50m Abacai launch and acquisition of broker Dayinsure.
CMA launches investigation into Gallagher-Willis Re deal
The competition watchdog says it is considering whether the transaction could result in a lessening of competition in the UK.
Pen and MUM lift lid on deal
The buy takes Pen Underwriting’s GWP up to £700m.
Ethos Broking buys again
The acquisition of Leeds-based Schofield Insurance Brokers marks the Ardonagh-owned firm's fourth deal this year.
Pen buys Manchester Underwriting
Deal brings 50 staff and £60m in GWP to the Gallagher-owned MGA.
GRP completes deal for WTW's Northern Ireland business
The deal was announced in July and brings £65m in GWP to GRP's Northern Ireland business ABL Group.
Aston Lark buys in Birmingham
S Johnson & Company specialises in providing insurance for the music industry and the gun trade.
Gallagher says 'goodbye' to Bollington brand
The broker, which was bought by Gallagher earlier this year, will take on its parent company's branding.
Ardonagh promotes Donaldson to Retail CEO
The broker has named Emma Rawlinson as Atlanta CEO and promoted Ian Donaldson to the role of CEO of Ardonagh Retail.
Butterworth Spengler seals first deal since becoming part of JMG Group
The Liverpool-headquartered broker buys Brunsdon Insurance based in Gloucester.
Aston Lark reveals second deal of the day
Consolidator buys Abbey Murphy Insurance, an Irish broker based in Longford and Mullingar.
Aston Lark buys private medical insurance specialist
Consolidator says it is set to make further deals in the healthcare space as it buys Bournemouth-based The Health Insurance Company.
Jensten completes Tasker deal
The move sees Robert Organ take on the MD role for Jensten Retail as the business announces further board changes.
PIB extends its reach across Ireland
The broker has furthered its expansion across the country by striking a deal with Oliver Murphy Insurance Brokers.
WF Risk Group goes for growth following rebrand
MD Richard Willis discusses the company's name change and what the Belfast-based broker is looking for in future acquisitions.
PIB buys in Nottingham
JRT Insurance Brokers is PIB's eighth deal this year and will be integrated into its specialty division, PIB Insurance Brokers.
Regulators bare their teeth: is this the new normal for mergers?
News analysis: David Worsfold examines whether regulators are likely to take a tougher stance on insurance sector mergers in the future, following the collapse of the Aon/Willis Towers Watson deal.
Who are the Top 50 brokers in personal lines?
The results of Insurance Age’s annual study into the top 50 brokers and providers in the personal lines market are in.
BGL confirms Fenchurch appointment as it explores insurance unit sale
BGL says it has "a duty to explore" approaches as Sky News reports that the business is considering a potential £700m sale of its insurance arm.
PIB's 2020 deal spend revealed
The consolidator's accounts show it spent a total of £92.8m on deals during the year, as it also reports increases in turnover and Ebitda.