M&A – Page 13
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IT InterviewRob Organ: Jensten’s chief executive on ‘what’s next’ for growing broker
’Having rapidly grown and developed Jensten, we’re now moving on with a really solid foundation to be able to springboard ahead,’ says group chief executive
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NewsMiller to buy reinsurance broker in ‘most significant’ deal since becoming independent
Chief executive says move ’significantly accelerates our reinsurance strategy’
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NewsUS-based group acquires ‘substantial’ stake in sports insurance provider
The move ’is a significant moment in our journey as it will help fuel growth across key markets’, says managing director
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Why are schemes brokers such attractive acquisition targets?
’A lot of schemes brokers have the ability to organically grow, probably beyond where normal market growth rates are,’ says managing director for schemes and affinities
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IT InterviewMike Latham: Verlingue UK targets ‘Better Future’ with three-year strategic plan
The family owned and run broker plans to ‘almost double in size in the UK’ using organic growth, but avoiding external hires where possible, says chief executive
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NewsClear Group appoints M&A managing director as it looks to grow UK footprint
’Clear Group has a firm focus on succession planning and our strong and ambitious business model continues to attract leading market talent,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: Following M&A, how do leadership changes impact company culture and staff retention?
With M&A still a prominent feature of the insurance market, firms must take people considerations into account within these processes because senior staff exits post-acquisition can have organisational ramifications
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NewsWorcester-based commercial broker continues regional expansion with acquisition
’We’re looking to consolidate and then grow our presence in the area over the coming years,’ says account executive
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NewsBrown and Brown’s M&A strategy is ‘alive and kicking’ despite integration focus for 2025
UK retail chief executive confirms that broker is set ‘to focus on a smaller number of larger deals’ this year as it develops ‘really healthy pipeline’
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NewsInvestment firm acquires business protection broker to enter new market
’This acquisition significantly strengthens our proposition by adding a specialist business protection capability,’ says chief executive
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NewsTop 50 firm acquires broker to expand telematics offering
The acquired firm employs over 50 people and serves 7,000 live policyholders
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NewsBrown and Brown rolls out rebrand as part of One Retail strategic plan
Intermediary group doubling down on standardisation project after raft of M&A led to “fragmented” business and operations, says UK retail chief executive
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NewsInsurance provider acquires marine specialist
’This strategic acquisition is an exciting development,’ says chief executive
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NewsBrown and Brown acquires specialist broker
’We look forward to the opportunities this partnership will bring,’ says statement
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NewsUK insurance M&A deals rose last year after slower 2023
’The focus on cost efficiencies, scale and simplification of operating models and product ranges is motivating both acquisitions and sales of insurance businesses,’ says UK insurance strategy and transactions
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NewsTwo brokers announce new strategic partnership to enhance services
’Together, we will be able to offer even more comprehensive and innovative solutions to our clients,’ says managing director
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NewsCommercial insurer agrees to acquire E&S provider
’This transaction may eventually allow us to provide our clients with an even broader suite of products and solutions to meet risks today and in the future,’ says chief executive
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NewsMGA signs multiyear capacity deal for property owners and commercial combined
’We’re confident it will continue to deliver strong results and the kind of underwriting discipline and risk selection we expect from our partner,’ says insurer’s head of retail
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NewsInsurance group announces first acquisition of 2025
’This acquisition significantly increases our market share,’ says chief executive
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NewsBroker joins network as it looks to expand through acquisitions
’It is important to partner with a network that can help us grow our business, whilst remaining staunchly independent,’ says managing director
