Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Nexus buys Millstream Underwriting
MGA makes its second purchase of 2015.
McManus hails Carlyle backing as acquisition plans take shape
PIB open to taking on new staff and buying businesses over the next five years.
Lomond MacDonald bought by Bluefin
Deal follows purchases of Leven Insurance and MasterPolicy and all three brokers were previously part of Broker Network.
The Carlyle Group buys stake in PIB Insurance Brokers
Brendan McManus and Chris Giles firm targets acquisition programme after investment.
Integro buys Entertainment Insurance Partners
EIP specialises in entertainment and sports and is the parent company of Robertson Taylor.
PIB rumoured for Carlyle Group acquisition
Reports say that Carlyle Group is in lead to buy the Birmingham-based broker headed up by Brendan McManus.
Higos aims for £25m income by 2020
MD Ian Gosden out to prove general community broking can be as profitable as other models.
A-Plan opens office in Bromley with another due in Eastbourne
Broker planning to make three acquisitions.
Back to buying
As consolidation picks up pace again, Paul Meehan looks at if any lessons have been learned from the last round of buyouts
Chase Templeton buys Healthcare Partners
Company says acquisition adds nearly £7m of annual premium income.
Brokerbility buys Churchill Insurance Consultants
Brokerbility Holdings Insurance Brokers says acquisition takes it past £50m GWP mark.
Cobra buys Philip Paul Associates
A number of other acquisitions are in progress according to Cobra.
The County Group buys Heath Insurance Brokers
All staff to stay with the firm.
Marsh finalises Jelf deal
Global broker completes deal following approval by Jelf shareholders.
Insurance Linx buys Southend-based broker
Broker says purchase of Rimington's will add close to £1m GWP to its business.
Inter Hannover to buy specialist church insurer
CGI set to be sold by the Congregational and General Charitable Trust.
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Clear buys Emson Corporate Services
Clear Insurance Management CEO Howard Lickens says acquisition will strengthen its construction business.
Integro buys Ellis Clowes
Integro claims it is now the world's leading motorsports insurance broker following acquisition.
Jelf shareholders approve Marsh takeover
Deal expected to be completed in December.
New Gallagher UK Retail CEO Stuart Reid to tackle integration
Reid says his background integrating businesses at Bluefin will stand him in good stead.
A-Plan to target specialist brokers
Chief executive Carl Shuker says acquisitions manager hire allows broker to seek out businesses to buy.
A-Plan hires Hartley from Swinton as acquisitions chief
Broker says move is part of expansion plans.
M&A growing in the Lloyd's and wider market
Delegates at Lloyd's conference also told use of data analytics increasing among brokers.