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IT InterviewCharles Manchester: Mum ‘can’t ask for a much bigger, better parent than Gallagher’
MGA chiefs plan to capitalise on ‘period of commonsense underwriting’ to expand their firms’ distribution, using ‘the resources of the Gallagher group to support us’
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NewsGRP-owned Premier Choice Healthcare buys Bournemouth-based business
The broker plans to apply ‘the acquisition success’ it has achieved in the UK retail commercial broking market to the PMI sector
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NewsPIB Group extends Irish footprint with retail broker buy
The deal marks the broker’s 11th acquisition in 2021 and its third purchase in Ireland as the firm continues its international expansion strategy
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NewsBackchat November 2021
A spy running late, a spooky Halloween inspired game for brokers and a controversial home insurance advert. What has the insurance industry been up to lately? You heard it here first…
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AnalysisDavid Howden proven to be ‘an extraordinary operator’ following Aston Lark acquisition
Insurance Times speaks to the industry on Howden’s most recent purchase, which ‘on paper, looks great for all parties concerned’
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NewsGranite Group agrees to buy Crewe-based telematics insurer
The deal aims ’to cater to increasing demand for motor usage-based insurance’ post-pandemic
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NewsHSB signs acquisition deal with specialist construction group
The deal will ‘expand our core insurance offerings into the structural warranty arena’, says insurer managing director
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NewsDaulby Read Insurance buys third Bravo Networks broker in 12 months
The deal is a ‘great tactical move’ to push the business forward in the agricultural market, says broker boss
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NewsPrivate investment firm agrees to buy majority stake in Ripe Thinking
The insurtech’s leadership plan to use the investment to bolster business growth, including to branch out internationally
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NewsThe Ardonagh Group completes $500m buy of BGC Partners’ insurance operations
Specialty broking chairman says the acquisition presents ‘a unique opportunity to build a preferred home for talent and the number one choice for clients on a truly global scale’
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NewsWillis Re takeover ‘on track’ – Gallagher
The transaction, which is due to close in Q4, will see Gallagher buy Willis Re for $3.25bn
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NewsAston Lark buys Birmingham-based corporate broker
The group’s latest deal further enhances its mid-corporate capability in the west midlands region, says top boss
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NewsNFP seals acquisition deal with non-standard broker
The wholesale brokerage operation is “highly respected” by its network of brokers, says managing director
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AnalysisBriefing: Are capacity deals earmarking potential M&A?
Plus, broker reveals that MGA service is not all it’s cracked up to be
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AnalysisBriefing: Howden breaks ground with Aston Lark - but there are risks
Howden has become a huge player in the UK commercial market with its Aston Lark deal, but there are risks
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NewsGRP buys minority stake in specialist broker
The Hedron network member is the first to benefit from GRP’s minority investment strategy
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NewsAston Lark completes 40th acquisition before Howden takeover
Aston Lark top boss says the newly purchased firm shares his broker’s ‘client-first ethos’
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NewsDavies inks deal to buy US-based property and casualty inspection firm
The new buy will form part of Davies’ global insurance services business
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NewsIrevolution Group buys motor broker in fifth M&A deal
The deal is an example of the insurance firm’s ‘continuous growth’, says chief executive
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IT InterviewAston Lark finds ‘forever home’ with Howden
Howden Group boss, David Howden and Aston Lark’s group chief executive, Peter Blanc tell Insurance Times how the combined business aims to become a UK broking powerhouse
