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NewsBackchat: April 2025
T&Cs you can’t put down for World Book Day, confirmed cricket collaboration, PAS provider paints the town with projection and one software firm pranks the industry with April Fool’s Day joke – what has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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NewsScottish broker rebrands after being acquired by Partners&
The change represents ’our full alignment with the wider business, uniting under one singular, forward-thinking brand’, says broker
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NewsLloyd’s broker integrates businesses under unified brand
’As we move forward together, our businesses are unified in terms of quality of service and in providing tailored and innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of every client, agent, broker or underwriter,’ says chairman
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NewsNewmarket-based independent broker completes MBO after shareholders depart
’We are proud to be part of a growing movement of brokers choosing independence, service and long-term value over short-term exits,’ says chief executive
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NewsInsurance veteran appointed M&A chief executive at insurance consultant
’His wealth of experience, combined with our unique business growth platform, will create some very exciting opportunities,’ says chief executive
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NewsArdonagh Advisory acquires Liverpool-based broker
’This partnership offers the platform and resources to further grow our business,’ say directors
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NewsGallagher acquires London-based commercial broker
’The business has a fantastic team that has in-depth understanding of the risks facing clients in the real estate sector,’ says regional managing director
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NewsTwo specialty MGAs announce plans to merge
Managing director says ’additional financial firepower will allow us to grow and evolve much more quickly’
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NewsEsure chief executive ‘not surprised’ by takeover speculation
’We’re a very attractive company, we’re performing really well,’ says chief executive
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NewsZurich to take stake in £70m GWP Lloyd’s coverholder
’This partnership is ideally timed to capitalise on market shifts and the long-term growth potential in M&A insurance,’ says head
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NewsBrown and Brown acquires broker specialising in commercial motor
’This acquisition strengthens our footprint in the north east and aligns with our strategy to grow our presence in key regional markets,’ says managing director
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NewsRenewal rights of family-owned broker acquired by Brunel
’This acquisition enhances our position in the south west,’ says chief executive
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 24 to 28 March 2025
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News AnalysisBeyond borders: Why UK brokers are expanding into Europe
If scale is not sought in Europe, then PE-backed brokers may find themselves being consolidated, further shrinking the UK’s broking mid-market – but what marketplaces are proving most attractive for acquisitional growth?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Consolidation shrinks UK broker volume – but paves way for new talent and insurtech entries
The number of retail brokers regulated by the FCA has reduced by 46% between 2006 and 2024 – this is leading to new trends and acquisition focuses across UKGI in 2025. However, more M&A is definitely on the cards…
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NewsCommercial £4m GWP broker acquired after 19 years
’This acquisition further strengthens our presence in the Midlands,’ says managing director
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NewsArdonagh ‘close to securing up to $2.5bn from investors’
The proceeds would reportedly be used to fund growth opportunities
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NewsBenefact-owned charity specialist acquires Chesterfield-based broker
’We are pleased to now have a hub in Derbyshire for the advantage of our staff and clients based in the north,’ says chief executive
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NewsEmployee-owned CPRI broker secures investment from PE firm
’It is time to revert to our origins by partnering with external minority shareholders, while retaining majority employee-ownership and our specialisation,’ says founder
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NewsHowden to make major UK acquisition to form new ‘global force in employee benefits’
’Together, we will take a leading position in our home markets of the UK and Ireland in employee benefits, as well as in insurance broking,’ says David Howden
