Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Boyd strikes first takeover deal under Broker Network
Firm buys Insureness in Scotland.
Gallagher's Risk Services deal first in strong pipeline
The deal is Gallagher’s first buy since it completed the integration process of Oval, Giles and Oamps.
Finch Group buys Bournemouth-based Opus Risk Solutions
The broker is also launching a new risk management consultancy for commercial clients.
Gallagher buys Risk Services in UK M&A return
Deal marks the broker's first purchase in the UK after a three year long integration programme.
Applied Systems not looking to buy Open GI
Sources say Applied backed by private equity firm Hellman & Friedman did consider making a bid.
Open GI sale predicted for this year
Industry expects another private equity backer.
Broker Network will collaborate not merge with Compass, confirms Andy Fairchild
CEO says network has new deals in the pipeline as revenue rises in 2017.
Transactor publishes final results from before Open GI sale
Software house says focus on Version 7 impacted numbers.
Lycetts' CEO Charles Foster on organic growth, acquisitions and new offices
Broker leader explains results, investments and future targets.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning look at the top stories in a week with a somewhat different feel to it.
Quizzical questions: 27 April 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
In Person: Konsileo CEO and co-founder John Warburton
Having secured £2.7m Series A funding from Committed Capital, Konsileo co-founder and CEO John Warburton tells Jonathan Swift how taking offence at consolidation and a digital role in Munich led him to start-up his own InsurTech broker
Allianz to delist Euler Hermes on 27 April
Deal will have cost €1.85bn.
Stackhouse Poland buys Honour Point
The deal follows its acquisition of Caprica Healthcare in January.
Ardonagh picks up selected renewal rights from Ageas Retail in £7m deal
Ageas says sale to Autonet gives customers peace of mind across Kwik Fit Insurance Services, Auto Direct, Cover Direct and Regal.
Ardonagh looking at deals worth £500m
CEO David Ross says focus will be on integration and international expansion.
Towergate owners post £261m loss for 2017
Ardonagh Group reveals Ebitda loss of £42.5m.
SEIB eyeing buys to support ongoing organic growth
Firm delivered rising revenue and profits in 2017.
Phil Barton hails Clark Thomson buy as the "perfect deal"
CEO says Jelf was previously underrepresented in Scotland and opens up on the potential for future deals.
GRP buys Thomas Sagar Insurances
GRP says deal boosts its northern footprint and follows its purchases of County Group, Camberford Law and Country & Commercial Insurance Brokers.
Wilby looks to future following PIB deal
Managing director Richard Blackburn says the broker has acquisitions in the pipeline as he reveals he will also be working with Brendan McManus to identify further PIB targets.
Broker Network buys Weald Insurance Brokers
Surrey-based broker to be the network's sixth "regional powerhouse".
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning look behind the headlines.
Academy moves back into profit in 2017
Chairman Dave Bard says broker is eyeing more acquisitions following its purchase of Glynwood Insurance Services last year.