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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 13 to 17 July 2026
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NewsThe biggest M&A stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A announcements across the market from 13 to 17 July 2026
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IT InterviewSimon Waine: Homing in on ‘advice led broking’ and ‘client obsessed’ talent in Gallagher’s corporate division
Focusing on talent, rather than geography, is central to the broker’s service strategy moving forward, with recruitment volumes on the up for staff that have a ‘level of gravitas’, says corporate division managing director
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NewsSaudi-based investment fund takes stake in London-based underwriter
’This partnership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our underwriting platform and execute on our long-term strategy at Lloyd’s,’ says chief executive
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NewsEuropean Commission clears Zurich’s acquisition of Beazley
’After examination of the notification, the EC has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of the merger regulation,’ says statement
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NewsJensten Group acquires £22m GWP broker based in Scotland
’Our ambition is to build regionally strong, locally led businesses with the scale and support of a national group behind them,’ says broking chief executive
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NewsInvestment manager acquires MGA Fusion to strengthen insurance platform
’The addition of Fusion further strengthens that platform and expands the range of differentiated specialty insurance opportunities,’ says chief executive
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NewsGlobal intermediary platform ANV completes acquisition of London-based broker
’Closing the transaction marks an important step in scaling ANV’s UK platform,’ says chairman
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NewsThe biggest M&A stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A announcements across the market from 29 June to 3 July 2026
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NewsStubben Edge acquires Citadel Insurance Company
‘We are proving that legacy management can be highly secure, tech-first, and growth-oriented,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsSRG acquires specialist insurance intermediary
‘Its strong position in the medical and healthcare sectors, combined with its multichannel distribution model, makes it a highly complementary addition to SRG,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsUS insurer agrees to acquire UK motorcycle broker
The deal is expected to close during the third quarter of 2026
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NewsMarkerstudy sells MGA arm as it sharpens focus on retail operation
’By sharpening our focus on our core strengths, we are better positioned to invest in the areas that matter most to our customers and partners,’ says chief executive
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NewsSaga triggers £10.5m contingent consideration payment from Ageas
’At this early stage of our partnership with Ageas, we are already seeing encouraging signs to support our long-term growth ambitions,’ says chief executive
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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
