Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Clear set to make more deals this year
CEO Howard Lickens reveals the drivers behind the broker's deal to buy Morrison and outlines its plans for the future.
Quizzical questions: 13 September 2019
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The Blog Spot: RIP Jelf, hello Marsh Commercial - what's in a broking brand?
As Marsh rebrands Jelf, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the passing of another name heavily associated with noughties broker consolidation
Markel buys books of business from Caunce O’Hara
Deal is subject to regulatory approval and will see Caunce O’Hara staff move over to the insurer.
Jelf rebrand an opportunity for regional brokers, say experts
Brokers say Marsh's "inevitable" move could lead to staff exits and a shift away from local service as Jelf rebrands to Marsh Commercial.
Hyperion merges Howden and RK Harrison
José Manuel González will move to London to act as CEO of the combined group.
Clear buys Morrison in largest deal to date
Acquisition increases Clear's GWP to £135m.
CPP Group pushes into broker space with niche broker buy
CPP Group takes on 160,000 policies from Business & Domestic Insurance Services.
Tasker Insurance Brokers names new MD
Robin Thomson will take the role from Ann Bowyer, who remains with the business.
Marsh to retire Jelf name amid commercial rebrand
The broker warned that some local offices would be merged following its deals with Clark Thomson, Bluefin and JLT as it rebrands to Marsh Commercial.
Saffron Insurance welcomes new MD
Steve Seekings replaced David Beswick as the broker's managing director in early August.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 6 September 2019
The Insurance Age team unpick the most recent and most popular stories.
Quizzical questions: 6 September 2019
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Aston Lark completes £320m Goldman Sachs deal
The private equity provider is now majority owner of the broker.
Finch buys Bridle Insurance in biggest deal yet
Purchase is the eighth the firm has made since it became an Ethos Broking regional partner in 2016.
Open GI invests in machine learning specialist
InsurTech Futures: Software house says deal with Machine Learning Programs will enhance its proposition to brokers, insurers and MGAs.
Quizzical questions: 30 August 2019
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Broker Expo 2019: Q&A with Open GI's Nick Giddings
Nick Giddings, chief marketing officer at Open GI, examines the insurance market in the lead-up to 7 November.
Gauntlet eyes ambitious growth for AR network
Managing director Roger Gaunt expects the business to double within two years.
GRP exploring sale and reinvestment options
It is believed that the consolidator is seeking fresh investment that could see current investors, including Peter Cullum, have their stake diluted as backer Penta reaches the end of its traditional investment period.
Aston Lark buys Manchester broker
The purchase of Buckland Harvester adds £4m GWP and 15 staff to Aston Lark as the broker eyes more buys in the North West.
GS Group set to buy local broker
The business has struck a deal with I & D Insurance Services which is based in Alyth.
Swinton closures don’t tell full story, says Donaldson
The Atlanta CEO explains that branch closures should not be viewed in isolation.
GRP health & safety move a "natural progression"
But the consolidator is not planning to expand in the risk management space following H&S Click purchase.