M&A
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NewsExiting Esure owner reportedly in talks to lead $2bn investment in broker
The new investment is set to take the form of preferred equity, according to a report
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 22 to 25 April 2025
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News AnalysisWill RSA’s reputation remain ‘Intact’ after rebrand?
Adopting parent company’s name could see the insurer ‘literally starting again as a brand’ – or could the ‘allure’ of a ‘new and different’ name pose an ‘interesting strategy’ for business progression?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is Lloyd’s ‘undervalued’ as an investment opportunity?
Research indicates that investment capital could be well homed within Lloyd’s and the London market – could syndicates snap up M&A spend?
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NewsJMG Group expands UK presence with trio of acquisitions
’These acquisitions reflect the strength of our businesses and their confidence in the support we provide,’ says chief executive
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NewsAdmiral agrees to sell US motor business to private investment firm
Leader says the insurer has made the move as it looks to focus on delivering ’long-term sustainable growth in our businesses in the UK and mainland Europe’
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NewsBroking group expands in Suffolk with purchase of commercial broker
’Being part of a larger broker means we will benefit from an increased presence in the market,’ says founder
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NewsMarkel to acquire 51-year-old MGA specialising in marine products
’There are clear strategic and cultural similarities between the two businesses,’ says chief executive
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NewsInternational broker completes MBO after selling UK arm
’It provides us with access to new funding that we will use to grow our offices, services, capabilities and technology,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: Does Ageas’ purchase of Esure make up for it losing out on DLG?
Ageas UK made two bids for DLG in 2024 – both were rejected
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NewsIndustry warned of looming insurance leadership crisis after M&A surge
’Whether leaders leave for new jobs, or leave the sector altogether, they will take with them years of experience, in some cases decades,’ says chief executive
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NewsMunich Re completes sale of marine specialist founded in 1826
The decision to sell ’was driven by a reflection on our strategic goals and plans for the next stage of our own growth’, says managing director
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NewsEx-Ardonagh Specialty M&A leader joins Atec Group
’I’m delighted that we continue to attract this calibre of young talent to the group,’ says chief executive
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NewsMiddle discusses how Ageas will take on Aviva and DLG with Esure
’The fundamentals of the market are such that you can make money if you operate and focus in the right way,’ says chief executive
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NewsBrown and Brown acquires Kenilworth-based commercial broker
’We look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead, which will benefit both our customers and our dedicated team,’ says director
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NewsRSA to rebrand following NIG and FarmWeb acquisition
’Having brought RSA, NIG and FarmWeb together in 2024, we said we would move to one brand in the UK,’ says chief executive
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NewsAgeas agrees to acquire Esure for £1.3bn
Ageas says the deal will create the third largest UK personal lines platform
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 7 to 11 April 2025
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News38-year-old broker acquired by Clear Group
’The team have reputable relationships with their clients and will fit in seamlessly with the Clear Group family,’ says chief executive
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NewsCommercial account executive sells book of business worth £1m GWP
’He is great at what he does as an experienced commercial account executive and we are confident that his clients will remain loyal and he will attract new customers too,’ says managing director
