M&A
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NewsPhotographer and musician-focused MGA launched by incubator
’Its focus on embedded distribution and niche product design highlights the continued opportunity for innovation within the insurance market,’ says chief executive
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NewsAviva to rebrand acquired Lloyd’s syndicate
‘We’ve already combined our teams and capabilities and are now seeing the benefits of trading as one platform,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: Roman generals, rusty swords and the likely broker re-independence agenda
Toby Clegg dwells on some potentially indicative market chatter to ask whether the next M&A trend may not be further consolidation, but a surge in re-independence
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IT InterviewSteven Darrah: Really Honest on ‘changing the narrative around insurance’ transparency
Following its May 2026 rebrand, the broker founder and chief executive says the business was ‘born out of a continued frustration with the insurance industry’ and has ‘jumped in with both feet’ to operate with transparency and accountability
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NewsTBIG acquires majority stake in Barnet broker
‘We have ambitious plans for the future, including continued organic growth, investment in our people and the development of new opportunities,’ says managing director
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IT InterviewAnt Middle: How Ageas UK is standing out in a tough personal lines market
’For us, being a specialist, scaled player is where we can really stand out,’ says chief executive
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NewsAustralian broking group that recently expanded in UK gets buyout offer
The firm said ’it intends to unanimously recommend that shareholders vote in favour of the potential transaction’
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NewsJMG Group acquires commercial broker and MGA to boost south east presence
’Our growth and success over the past nine years is down to the strength and commitment of our team,’ says managing director
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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 1 to 5 June 2026
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NewsNew platform supporting UK brokers expanding across Europe launched
’We are seeing strong and sustained demand from UK brokers who are looking to expand into Europe, but want to do so in a way that is both compliant and commercially effective from the outset,’ says head of broker services
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NewsAtec switches 140,000 policyholders to Addept in add-on insurance shakeup
’The partnership promises significant mutual opportunity to grow, delivering new and responsive solutions to the needs of today’s brokers and their customers,’ says managing director
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NewsJMG Group announces trio of acquisitions
’These businesses share a commitment to looking after clients properly and building relationships that last,’ says chief executive
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NewsWTW strengthens digital asset protection offering with acquisition
’As digital assets continue to move further into the mainstream, demand for credible regulated protection solutions is increasing,’ says head
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NewsDefaqto launches rebranded Market Pricing business
‘By aligning the business with the Defaqto brand, we are creating a clearer and more unified proposition for insurers seeking trusted insight,’ says director
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NewsAdmiral completes purchase of digital fleet insurance MGA
‘Combining Flock’s AI-powered platform with Admiral’s scale and expertise is something we have been hugely looking forward to,’ says chief executive
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NewsKorean insurer completes acquisition of US insurer with UK subsidiary
’Fortegra is positioned to expand our business geographically, enhance our capabilities and deepen our market presence in the US, Europe, the UK and Asia,’ 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 25 to 29 May 2026
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NewsInsurance law firm scoops up legal team from Rosling King
’We’re looking forward to being able to focus on providing outstanding service to our clients,’ says senior partner
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NewsHalf of UK FS chief executives ‘very optimistic’ for next 12 months despite capital constraints
’Amid ongoing uncertainty, there is a strong determination among leaders to focus on what’s within their control – taking a pragmatic, deliberate approach to growth and investment decisions that set them up for the future,’ says UK and Ireland financial services leader
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NewsBirmingham-based broker makes acquisition to broaden regional presence
’This acquisition is not only an important step in our continued growth, but a great cultural fit for our group,’ says chief executive
