Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Simply Business promotes David Summers to UK CEO
Newly created role follows broker's move into the US after it was bought by Travelers earlier this year.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Brokers have delivered a double top spot to Amazon in this week’s top five most clicked on stories. Also on the list are a big name departure, an acquisition and insurer results.
Go Compare rejects £460m Zoopla-owner bid
ZPG made unsolicited approaches to buy the aggregator which were “unanimously and unequivocally rejected” by the board according to a statement from Go Compare.
Cass-Stephens buys D Paxman
The Gloucester-based broker acquired the commercial intermediary for an undisclosed sum.
Alan & Thomas buys Commercial and General Insurance Services
First deal for broker after being bought by GRP.
Deakin: The fix is over at Ardonagh
Deakin sets out the new structure as she hands over the CEO insurance broking role to Rob Worrell.
Sentiment survey Autumn 2017: The results
Is the industry prepared for the onset of GDPR fines or a possible insurance premium tax rise? Brokers also reveal their attitude to consolidation and specialisms
Willis IRM buys brokers in Hessle and Belfast
Firm grows to £32m GWP and over 100 staff.
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.
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Quizzical questions: 3 November 2017
Have you been paying attention this week? Test out your knowledge with our topical news quiz.
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.