Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
MVP looks to fresh deals
The investor is eyeing “bolt-on” acquisitions to support brokers it has already invested in.
Higos buys Mellerup's
Dursley-based broker marks Higos' third deal since it was bought by GRP.
Merger with Wilsons a "fantastic fit", says Bollington's Chris Patterson
The group managing director outlines the firm's growth plans and discusses future acquisitions.
Bollington merges with Wilsons Insurance Brokers
Deal follows investment by private equity firm Inflexion.
Acturis buys ICE InsureTech
New unit deals with personal and commercial lines business.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
It has been all about acquisitions and the return of the Broker Apprentice series this week in the top five most clicked on stories.
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Preservation Capital Partners invests in Ascent Underwriting
Private equity firm to provide capital for growth plans including acquisitions.
County Group buys Inspire Risk Management
County Group has bought the Warrington-based broker which specialises in commercial corporate and private clients for an undisclosed sum.
MVP invests in Heath Crawford & Foster
Broker targeting a top 50 slot within three years.
GRP set to make bolt-on buys following Alan & Thomas deal
Broking CEO Mike Bruce confirms consolidator has already identified businesses of interest.
GRP buys Alan & Thomas
Global Risk Partners earmarks the business as its hub for the South.
Aon buys Henderson Insurance Broking Group
Henderson to be part of Aon Risk Solutions UK.
Broking break: Your Top Five
This week's most read stories include two broker deals, a scheme launch, one new broker and the unveiling of an MGA.
Opinion: Olly Laughton-Scott on selling up successfully
Intelligent selling: It’s easy to take a wrong turn when selling your business. To help brokers avoid the pitfalls, Olly Laughton-Scott explains a few things he’s learnt from his 25 years’ M&A experience
Nexus buys trade credit broker Credit Risk Solutions
Credit Risk Solutions will continue to be led by its founding shareholders amid plans to make regional acquisitions.
Insurance Linx buys Swadlincote-based broker
Deal marks the broker's ninth acquisition.
Hyperion plans stake sale, reports say
The company has hired Morgan Stanley to advise on a sale of part of the business.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Towergate-owner Ardonagh Group’s latest buys get two mentions in this week’s top five while a new winner of the Brokerbility survey, changes in car premium rates and an indepth analysis of consolidation make up the rest of the most read list.
Ardonagh’s Mastercover deal “symbolic”
Janice Deakin reveals that Mastercover will be part of the advisory division of Towergate and it’s the first acquisition for that part of the business since 2012.
“No plans to change Carole Nash” after £65m Ardonagh deal
Janice Deakin and Ian Donaldson pledge stability for the motorbike broker and say that it will be working with Autonet to enhance digital capabilities.
Towergate-owner Ardonagh Group to buy Carole Nash
The Group revealed that contracts have been exchanged in the deal which is valued at between £60m and £65m and also announced it is set to purchase Mastercover.
Erskine Murray buys Offley Insurance Services
Erskine Murray said the deal would increase its presence in the North West.
Vantage GWP hits £48m following deal
The broker recently bought Maybury James and has its sights on two other niche brokers.