M&A
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NewsScottish broker to rebrand after being acquired by US-based firm
’Our UK presence has developed into a highly connected entity,’ says chief executive
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NewsMS Amlin simplifies structure to trade under single brand
‘Giving our customers clarity whenever they see the name MS Amlin is a natural and positive step forward for us,’ says chief executive
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NewsNewcastle-based MGA acquired by SRG
’The team bring complementary expertise in construction and property-owners’ and their values and focus on delivering for brokers across the UK make them a natural fit,’ says deputy chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: As Aviva completes DLG takeover, is more personal lines market consolidation on the cards?
The personal lines market is hotting up, with big players looking at acquisitions in this area
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NewsAviva to merge personal lines operations ‘into a single, integrated business’ after DLG takeover
’The completion of the acquisition of DLG brings together some of the country’s best-known and admired insurance brands,’ says chief executive
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NewsAviva names new personal lines chief executive as it completes £3.7bn DLG takeover
’Together we’ll build a leading business in UK personal lines,’ says chief executive
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NewsCMA approves Aviva's takeover of DLG as court sanctions scheme
New updates on Aviva’s takeover of DLG have been issued
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NewsArdonagh completes major $2.5bn equity investment
’With such strong financial backing, Ardonagh has unparalleled empowerment to capitalise on future growth opportunities and deliver value,’ says chief executive
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NewsDigital distributor renews binder arrangement with Axa
’This renewal continues a long-standing and highly valued partnership that has been fundamental to our growth,’ says commercial director
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NewsPE firm acquires further stake in broker Pantheon Specialty
’We look forward to capitalising on the significant opportunities ahead,’ says founder
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NewsAviva set to take huge market share with takeover of DLG
The combined group could potentially ’almost double the joint second-largest players’ market share’, says analyst
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NewsM&A predicted to increase in 2025 – but dealmakers unprepared for recovery
’Proactively assessing people-related challenges and opportunities is critical to enhancing deal value and easing integration,’ says director
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NewsWinslow and DLG leadership team to step down upon completion of Aviva’s DLG acquisition
Aviva intends to announce a new leader for the business next week, Insurance Times understands
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 16 to 20 June 2025
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NewsAtec announces first acquisition since securing PE backing
’It is the perfect stepping stone for Atec into the SME space,’ says chief executive
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NewsThe Clear Group acquires £14.5m GWP family-owned broker
’This acquisition reinforces our strategy of investing in high quality businesses with specialist offerings and strong cultural alignment,’ says chief executive
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NewsPE firm acquires 27% stake in London-based specialty MGA
MGA chief executive says firm ’is well-positioned to deliver on its strategic objectives of expanding across the UK and European property insurance market’
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NewsFCA and PRA give green light to Aviva’s £3.7bn DLG takeover
Aviva and DLG have issued an update on the acquisition
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 9 to 13 June 2025
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NewsSteady decline in UK brokers seen over last decade
‘There’s always a place for proper advice selling well-constructed and priced products that have been carefully thought through,’ says director
