Private equity (PE)
Merger with Wilsons a "fantastic fit", says Bollington's Chris Patterson
The group managing director outlines the firm's growth plans and discusses future acquisitions.
Bollington merges with Wilsons Insurance Brokers
Deal follows investment by private equity firm Inflexion.
Preservation Capital Partners invests in Ascent Underwriting
Private equity firm to provide capital for growth plans including acquisitions.
Profile: On the acquisition trail
With consolidation firmly on the agenda in the broking sector, Ida Axling talks to seven experts in the industry on the opportunities and perils
Ceta to develop IT platform following MBO
New CEO John Bibby outlines the broker's plans for the future.
Ceta completes MBO
Existing shareholders set to retire from the business as John Bibby takes on chief executive role and Swiftcover's Andrew Blowers becomes chair.
Aston Scott and Lark confirm new management structure
Appointments follow the completion of the merger of the two brokers.
Sompo Canopius sold to private equity for $952m
Canopius will be led by current executive chairman Michael Watson and chief underwriting officer Mike Duffy.
Rural Insurance MD Ian Barclay resigns
Boss had been with the Primary-owned firm since 2014.
Aston Scott and Lark Group to merge
Bowmark Capital largest shareholder as new company is set up to buy both brokers.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Redundancies, acquisitions, Brexit moves, debt and pulling products top this week’s most clicked on stories.
Towergate owners confirm new debt interest costs
KIRS prices up £800m of bond debt.
Towergate-backers buy Chase Templeton
Broker says deal will allow it to continue buy-and-build strategy.
Simply Business posts climbing profits for year before Travelers takeover
Parent company Xbridge also reports double digit turnover growth for 2016.
Davies Group makes first buy under new ownership
The deal of Cynergie UK is Davies’ first acquisition since HGGC took a majority stake in the business in January.
Ryan Direct Group silent on JC Flowers rumours
Firm declines to comment on rumours of deal with the buyer of UK General.
News analysis: Private equity still making waves in market
Will PE investment lead to more smaller regional brokers being snapped up?
PE firm Sovereign Capital to target brokers in the UK
Statement follows deal backing broker MBO in Ireland.
Claims manager Davies Group sold for £90m to US-PE firm
PE firm says it will build on Davies' success through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Madison Dearborn Partners becomes second largest Towergate shareholder
Tango Investments buys up 17.9% of voting rights.
News analysis: Consolidation continues apace
Ongoing buyouts fuel speculation in the broking market
Madison Dearborn Partners invests in Towergate
Private equity firm makes move through technical takeover offer.
McManus: Sarkozy resignation does not impact PIB
PIB boss says more deals are in the pipeline as consolidation push continues.
Profits soar at Simply Business for 2015
Turnover rises by nearly one-third at online broker.