Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Broker renames as Tasker Insurance Group
Firm's CEO says move will "reaffirm commitment" to building integrated insurance company.
Swinton makes acquisition in Barnstaple
Broker has bought books from Money Matters.
County buys Safe and Sound Insurance Centre
Broker makes purchase in West Yorkshire.
Editor’s letter - July 2014
“Good acquisition deals can undoubtedly enhance a business. However, there are many well-documented dangers”
Hughes Insurance deal raises questions over broker’s independence
Purchaser Liberty Mutual to become lead underwriter for the Northern Irish firm
You only sell your business once
With the increasingly buoyant economy and a resurgence in acquisition activity, Tony Cornell cons iders the implications of selling your brokerage
Oval's group finance director departs following Gallagher acquisition
Ian Story will leave the company at the end of this month.
Alan & Thomas buys Dorchester broker
Acquisition takes number of branches to four.
Sole provider
The Northern Ireland market dominated headlines yesterday.
Liberty targeting top 3 place in Ireland with Hughes buy
Broker says deal will not change anything for clients.
Liberty Mutual acquires Hughes Insurance
Provider will become lead underwriter for broker from 1 July onwards.
Liberty buys Hughes Insurance
Northern Ireland broker sold to Dublin-based insurer.
ULR Additions acquired by claims management investment group
Legal expenses provider says deal will allow it to remain a market leader.
‘The Gallagher Way’ to the top
Arthur J Gallagher faces a number of challenges as it deals with the aftermath of its recent acquisition spree, says Tony Cornell
Arthur J Gallagher restructures as Giles rebrand takes effect
Broker has created 11 new regional divisions.
Knowlden Titlow-owner buys N W Brown
Broker targets growing schemes and regional business.
Brightside sells-up to private equity for £127m
Deal values broker at 25p cash per share.
Oval buys Northern Ireland broker
Oval acquires Trotter and Reid.
Stackhouse Poland expands into Liverpool with broker buy
Firm stated that new addition will "fit perfectly".
Integro buys Richard Thacker & Company
New York-based firm's acquisition adds to list of specialisms.
Towergate confirms Arista buy
MGA will retain all staff, branding and locations.
Towergate tipped for Arista deal
Towergate is in talks to purchase Arista, Insurance Age understands.
Arthur J Gallagher appoints ex-Barbon man as retail FD
New recruit left Barbon following sale to Gallagher.
UKGI bought by Thistle Initiatives
UK General's compliance operation will retain brand for foreseeable future.