Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Two more buys in the pipeline as Aston Lark merger completes
Group CEO says broker has reached due diligence stage on two deals.
Mark Peters to lead Oak Underwriting
Zurich makes appointment as takeover from RSA completes.
AFL Insurance brokers buys controlling stake in Concordia
MGA specialises in employer protection.
Tim Philip leaves PIB
Former COO spent three years with the business.
Peter Cullum-owned Trimulgherry buys commercial broker
New purchase specialises in products for doctors, dentists and professionals.
Ceta investing for growth after MBO
Broker posted double digit increases in turnover and profit in deal year.
Acturis revenue hits £62.2m in 2017
Profit remained stable as expenses increased from £32.4m to £39.1m.
Policyfast to focus on innovation following Coversure MBO
Wholesale arm of the broking group is currently in discussions to get products added to software houses.
Broking Break - Your Top 5
Three stories dominated this week - Allianz's acquisition appetite, MS Amlin's household exit and Grahame Chilton's planned move away from Gallagher.
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Clear Group mulls private equity options
CEO Howard Lickens says private equity is the most obvious area to work with in order to fund the broker’s long term strategy.
Blog Spot: Will Allianz end up with takeover indigestion?
The Sunday Times led the way this weekend with the news that Allianz is surveying the insurer smorgasbord and keen to fill its plate.
Turnover and profits up at Clear Group
Turnover hits £13.9m as the broker continues to find itself at the centre of sale rumours.
Aviva and RSA silent on Allianz buy speculation
Aviva and RSA saying nothing on rumours they are targets for Allianz as analyst says a big UK deal would make sense for the German insurer.
Aviva or RSA named as Allianz targets – reports
Global Allianz CEO, Oliver Bäte, is keen to make a large UK acquisition according to market rumours.
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More deals on the horizon for Stackhouse Poland
Group CEO Tim Johnson “delighted” with Lucas Fettes and double digit organic growth.
PIB buys i2 Healthcare
Consolidator has now made 16 acquisitions since 2016.
Hyperion buys minority stake in Apollo Partners
Lloyd’s managing agency works across 12 lines with £260m of capacity.
Ardonagh-owners Highbridge and MDP buy healthcare broker from Axa
Insurer says its UK strategy is that whole of market intermediaries are best placed within businesses focused on distribution.
Integro completes deal to buy Tysers
Brokers to begin merging wholesale and retail operations.
Tokio Marine HCC buys Qdos Contractor
All other divisions of Qdos Group remain as independent company.
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