M&A
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News AnalysisPaul Anscombe: Seventeen Group’s independence means culture is the ‘number one priority’
After a healthy dose of M&A this year, the broker chief executive is keen to slow down purchases and showcase an organic growth focus alongside making larger, fewer buys
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NewsChester-based broker joins JMG Group
’This collaboration will help us develop new products and expand the business,’ says managing director
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NewsCompare the Market investor ‘exploring sale’ of stake in PCW
The investor paid £675m for a 30% stake in 2017
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NewsMarkerstudy announces new c-suite after Atlanta deal
’I have been hugely impressed by her strategic nous and financial acumen since we brought the two businesses together,’ says chief executive
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A news stories from 30 September to 4 October
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NewsHowden acquisition sees broker target ‘leading position’ in health, wellbeing and beauty insurance
’Our teams are now perfectly positioned to become the broker of choice in [these] areas,’ says managing director
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NewsSaga in talks with Ageas over insurance arm deal
It comes after Ageas abandoned its pursuit of Direct Line Group (DLG) earlier this year
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NewsBroker to create new motorsport arm as it announces acquisition
’This acquisition accelerates our strategy of growing our specialisms,’ says managing director
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NewsInsurtechs becoming more attractive as acquisition targets for insurance groups
’[It] can take a long time to get that sort of innovation and generate capacity, so it is often easier for insurance firms to go and buy an insurtech,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsBroking group makes second acquisition since 2023 launch
’We are proud to provide a viable alternative to the industry consolidators when brokers are looking to sell their business,’ says chief executive
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NewsPIB Group announces acquisition of family-owned broker
’We are committed to empowering entrepreneurs to pursue what’s best for their business,’ says regional managing director
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NewsJMG hits milestone with acquisition of insurance group
Chief executive says the latest deal will add ’real value to clients via Lloyd’s and MGA expertise’
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NewsArdonagh issues update on major acquisition of insurance group
’We believe this deal not only maximises value for shareholders, but also offers a strong growth platform,’ says chairman
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NewsPE firm set to sell Open GI as ‘definitive agreement’ confirmed
’The transfer of ownership is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter,’ a spokesperson said
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NewsDAS reports 8% GWP growth following Arag acquisition
’These results show why Arag was keen to acquire Das,’ says chief executive
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NewsNick Wright: Pen exploring acquisition opportunities in the UK
Nick Wright, chief business development officer at Pen, outlines how the MGA is looking to deliver for its broker partners
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NewsLaka acquires renewal rights to insurance provider’s bike portfolio
’This renewal rights acquisition forms part of Laka’s mergers and acquisition strategy,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisOpinion: Are the days of generalist UKGI firms numbered?
Editor Katie Scott discusses the overarching structure of the UKGI market, commenting on the continued industry-wide drive to be increasingly ‘more specialist’
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NewsHiscox’s Dye sidesteps takeover talk by emphasising insurer’s ‘brilliant organic growth story’
The specialist insurer was the subject of acquisition speculation in July 2024
