Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Higos buys South West broker Colin Fear
The deal is part of Higos-owner GRP's strategy to develop regional hubs.
Markerstudy's Gary Humphreys on provider's strategy following capital injection
Insurer set to make acquisitions and launch a pay-as-you-go solution.
GRP-backed Green Insurance buys Collidge & Partners
Broker says deal will help build GRP's regional hub in the South East.
Thomas Carroll primed for acquisitions
Rhys Thomas puts profit growth down to a software house change, high retention rates and more new business as he insists the firm is not for sale.
Axis buys Novae for £468m
The board of the Lloyd's insurer to "unanimously recommend" the offer.
Merged Lark and Aston Scott to pursue further consolidation
Peter Blanc says management structure of the merged businesses is yet to be decided as he reveals more deals are in the pipeline.
Aston Scott and Lark merger has strengthened specialisms, says Blanc
Peter Blanc lists HNW, renovation and motor trade as key strengths of the newly-merged organisation.
Aston Scott and Lark Group to merge
Bowmark Capital largest shareholder as new company is set up to buy both brokers.
Nexus confirms plans for two more acquisitions with further to come
Firm describes MGA market as "red hot" for new starts and potential investor interest as it buys Vectura Underwriting.
Acturis buys German-based Lutronik
Broker software company is located in Wesel.
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Nexus buys marine cargo MGA from Aquila
The business has now moved to Nexus’ headquarters in Leadenhall Street.
Ryan Direct Group eyes acquisitions as it rebrands after takeover
Company was bought by Towergate owners earlier this year.
Finch targets more than doubling revenue by 2020
The broker is seeking organic and acquisitiion growth but according to Mike Latham there is no deal currently on the table.
Towergate backers complete £800m fund raising
Chase Templeton and Direct Group purchases also completed.
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GRP invests in Green Insurance as MVP exits
Broker teams up with Peter Cullum-backed vehicle having sold minority stake to Cullum-backed MVP in 2014.
Qatar Re makes £500m takeover bid for Sabre, reports
BC Partners is looking to sell the motor insurer.
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Insurance Linx buys Leicester-based broker
New purchase is broker's eighth acquisition.
Greenwood Insurances and Moreland Insurance Brokers merge
Scottish businesses to keep both brands and offices.
News analysis: Towergate investors to create insurance giant
Market reacts to HPS and MDP plans to amalgamate their UK insurance investments – including Towergate, Autonet, Chase Templeton, Direct Group and Price Forbes – into one group
Sabre tipped for £600m stock market float
The motor insurer is being sold by majority owner BC Partners, according to reports.
Covea GWP hits £666.3m
Insurer says it overcame Ogden headwind and expects growth to continue with Sterling deal reflected in increased GWP.