Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Plum Underwriting buys Synergy
GRP-owned Plum Underwriting has bought HNW specialist MGA Synergy Insurance Services for an undisclosed sum.
Cooke & Mason MD welcomes takeover by PIB
David Charles says his brokerage is eyeing growth across the business.
PIB buys Cooke & Mason
The acquisition is the second made by PIB since its formation in 2014.
County reveals £1.4m Ebitda for 2015
Group turnover up organically and through acquisition.
Circle Group buys Creative Risk Solutions
Negotiations and talks taking place on other possible acquisitions says Circle chairman Tony Norcott.
Henderson confirms John Reynolds deal
Broker says all staff will be retained and commits to investing in the business.
Henderson buys John Reynolds Group
Deal involves Manchester-based credit insurance specialist.
PIB confirms Fish Insurance buy
First acquisition for Brendan McManus-led business.
Abbey Insurance to further grow branch network
Broker says focus will be on integration and opening new offices following purchase of Open + Direct.
Abbey Insurance buys Open + Direct
All Open + Direct staff and branches across Northern Ireland to transfer from Swinton to Abbey Insurance.
County Group buys George Williams Insurance Services
Acquisition is County Group's fourth in seven months.
Henderson raises possibility of AIM flotation
Broker states it is on the verge of its next acquisition.
Cobra buys commercial broker Robert Edward Southern
Cobra confident of announcing more acquisitions in the coming months.
Paul Baker Insurance Services buys RK Shipman
Acquisition creates a larger dedicated park home insurance team.
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Principal buys second motorcycle book in days
The broker has acquired the motorcycle book of Simply Insurance.
Aston Scott buys First Commercial Insurance Brokers
Broker's directors to stay on with the firm.
Principal buys BikeTeam from iGO4 Partners
Deal transfers book of 5,000 motorcycle policies to the broker.
RDG continually evaluating acquisition opportunities
Insurer has just bought MGA Midas Underwriting.
Ryan Direct Group buys Midas
Former RSA chief Paul Donaldson to chair the acquired business.
PIB hires Ryan Brown as CFO from Towergate
Brown will work on PIB's acquisition plans.
Besso to pursue growth with Clydesdale Bank funding
Broker says it worked closely with shareholders in considering options.
Integro expects further deals in 2016
The organisation will continue to focus on niche sport and entertainment lines as it seeks further growth.
Nexus buys Millstream Underwriting
MGA makes its second purchase of 2015.