Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Broker Network and Compass-owner launches Ethos with £300m GWP target
Broker Network Partners rebrands as Ethos to separate deals from its networks as CEO Des O’Connor reiterates that the networks will remain apart.
Gallagher reveals £264.5m cost of Stackhouse Poland deal
The long-rumoured deal was finally announced in January this year.
Adler Group to buy Corrigans GI business
The deal is set to complete in June and is Adler’s fourth in three years.
Brunel Insurance Brokers buys Glentworth
The deal is described as a “merger of equals”.
Aon confirms deal talks with Willis Towers Watson
The businesses emphasised that the talks were in a preliminary stage.
Aon considers bid for Willis - report
Reports suggest the two brokers have held preliminary talks about a potential deal.
Tasker buys Castle Insurance Consultants
Castle specialises in tour operators, food and leisure, and health and beauty, and will act as a hub for the Lincolnshire region.
Joe Henderson leaves Aon
Aon bought Henderson Insurance Brokers in October 2017.
Revenues up at JLT in 2018
But broker reveals pre-tax profit fall due to transaction costs related to $5.6bn takeover by Marsh & McLennan Companies.
Complete Cover Group tipped for sale
Several sources have indicated that the business is on the market.
Qatar Re reveals Markerstudy deal cost
Price published in the company's financial results for 2018.
PIB sets sights on Europe
Business to expand into more countries in Europe after buying Optis Insurance in Ireland.
GRP buys Shearwater Insurance Services
Hertfordshire-based broker specialises in equine insurance and is GRP's second deal in 2019.
Up to 275 jobs at risk at Axa XL in the UK
Provider proposes to cut 711 roles across Europe as integration process continues.
Aston Lark reveals plans to expand in Ireland
More deals in the pipeline as Irish regulator approves purchase of Dublin-based Robertson Low.
GRP buys Peter Cullum-owned Trimulgherry
Business is made up of nine firms, one of which will be GRP's retail hub for North London and Essex.
Greenwood Moreland buys Campbell Smith
The deal takes Greenwood Moreland to £10m of GWP annually.
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Markerstudy to use Co-op’s brand after deal
Business takes on £70m of Co-op’s debt in first buy since being bought by Qatar Re.
Davies Group buys CEC sister firm TopMark Claims Solutions
Its deal with TopMark Group follows its acquisition of Direct Group’s claims function from Ardonagh Group.
Markerstudy buys Co-op underwriting in £185m deal
Businesses also sign 13 year agreement for motor and home insurance distribution.
Aston Lark buys Irish broker Robertson Low
First international acquisition for the firm.
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