Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Brokers say Jelf would be a good buy following Marsh interest
Experts warn not all employees will want to work for a very large organisation if takeover goes ahead.
Industry dubious on the possibility of other Jelf bids
Some experts name Gallagher and Aon as possible contenders, while others say no one else will step up.
Jelf confirms possible Marsh deal
Brokers in talks in relation to possible cash offer for Marsh to buy Jelf.
Will the RSA brand survive?
Experts question whether RSA brand will continue if a deal with Zurich is successful.
Chase Templeton buys Atlas Consulting
PMI specialists makes its biggest ever acquisition.
Integro buys AFL’s aviation division
Purchase comes less than a fortnight after private equity deal.
Abbey Bond Lovis completes MBO with GRP
Northern Ireland broker commits to hitting the acquisition trail after deal.
Nexus buys EBA Insurance
Acquisition adds £21m of revenue.
Howden buys Perkins Slade
Deal comes ahead of retirements of Ron Forrest and David Slade.
Broking break: Top five stories of this week
In case you missed them, here are the top stories rocking the broking world this week.
Jelf buys Libra Insurance Services
Broker plans further deals in North London and the Home Counties.
One Broker buys PJ Weller & Son
Acquisition takes group GWP past £30m.
Doodson and NPA owner Integro agrees to sell to Odyssey
Integro has bought numerous UK brokers over the past three years.
County Insurance buys Chester Insurance Services
All staff and co-founders to stay with the firm.
RSA to hold out for 600p offer from Zurich, reports say
Analysts estimate insurer's value at 550p per share.
Zurich would pay cash for RSA
Insurer says if an offer is made it will likely be “solely in cash”.
RSA says no talks held with Zurich
Provider responds to Zurich’s confirmation that it is considering a takeover approach.
Brokers predict RSA "bidding war"
Brokers expect other insurers to enter race to buy RSA.
RSA deal could open up Zurich to more brokers
Brokers divided over how the possible takeover would affect the market.
Zurich RSA takeover hailed “good fit”
Deal not expected to have negative impact on broker market in the UK as Axa, Allianz and AIG named as other potential bidders.
Zurich considering RSA takeover
RSA currently valued at nearly £4.5bn on the stock exchange.
Cigna sells to Anthem in $54.2bn deal
US-based health insurers brought together will have 53 million customers.
Seventeen Group buys Professional Insurance Advisers
Second deal for broker in two months.
Circle Insurance Services eyes two deals
Chairman Tony Norcott says he plans to continue for several years and will hand business to his daughter.
