M&A
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 23 to 27 March 2026
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NewsChief executive remains ‘sceptical’ over insurers’ ability to integrate startup acquisitions
’In the end, we see so many examples in the industry where [the smaller firm] turns into an extended workbench internally,’ says chief executive
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NewsPrincipal acquires Bristol-based broker to create £60m-plus GWP business
’Our strengthened market presence will also enable us to deliver further value to UK motorcyclists,’ says managing director
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NewsBartlett James acquires commercial broker as it looks to ‘strengthen roots’ across UK
’This acquisition lets us continue that personal approach while helping even more business owners with their insurance needs,’ says director
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NewsInsurance intermediary platform to acquire London-based broker
’We gain greater access to opportunities and capacity,’ says managing director
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NewsRecently launched MGA acquired by Sodalis Group
’We have a similar ethos and appetite for growth,’ says chief executive
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NewsSeventeen Group announces double acquisition
’Their specialist knowledge perfectly complements our existing capability,’ says chief executive
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 9 to 13 March 2026
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News‘Centre of gravity’ of European M&A market shifting out of UK – FTI Consulting
‘As the UK and Irish markets reach a point of high saturation, the centre of gravity for European insurance M&A has decisively shifted toward continental Europe,’ says senior advisor
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News£5m GWP broker secures investment from Peter Cullum-backed MBP
’The partnership will see us take a minority shareholding in the business, while the existing leadership team retains control of the company,’ says chief executive
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News‘Earnings are starting to come through’ for DLG under Aviva ownership – despite 400 staff exits
Direct Line Group contributed £174m to Aviva’s operating profit for 2025’s second half, supporting a 50% uptick in the insuer’s personal lines GWP for last year
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 2 to 6 March 2026
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NewsZurich sets out specialty growth plans as Beazley deal agreed
Zurich believes taking over Beazley would help to establish a leading global specialty platform
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NewsLatest Beazley results show 19% profit drop ahead of Zurich takeover
‘Our focus remains on business as usual,’ says chief executive
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NewsBeazley outlines why it agreed to be acquired by Zurich
Under the terms of the transaction, Beazley shareholders will be entitled to receive a total value of 1,335 pence per Beazley share
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NewsZurich takeover of Beazley moves forward as £8.1bn terms officially agreed
’This transaction is a strong step in accelerating Zurich’s specialty strategy,’ says chief executive
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NewsTop 50 Brokers: Insurance broking’s ‘bubble’ effect freezes top 10 ranking
‘The top 10 is obviously now in a bubble because of the international aspirations and M&A from some of the biggest groups’, says managing director
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NewsGallagher appoints specialist lawyer as director of dispute resolution team
‘Her extensive experience and innovative approach to litigation will be invaluable as we continue to provide our clients with the highest level of service,’ says head
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: Insurer megamergers are adding up – what M&A opportunities are still on the table for UKGI’s largest carriers?
A surge of deals has triggered a new consolidation cycle that is redefining scale, competition and capability across the UK general insurance market. But questions remain around integration risk, broker dynamics and whether bigger will truly mean better.
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NewsTwo senior employees become owners as Teddington broker changes hands after acquisition
‘Stepping into ownership is a natural next step for us and we’re grateful for the backing and guidance the Coversure network provides,’ says new owner
