M&A – Page 46
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IT InterviewLonmar prepares to provide a ‘more comprehensive service’ following Marsh’s UK Networks merger
Thanks to complementing skill sets, the London market broker plans to offer ‘one-stop-shopping’ for regional broker clients, says chief executive
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NewsEuropean Commission approves Aon-WTW merger subject to divestments
The European body agrees to Aon’s proposals to sell off businesses to Gallagher in order for WTW merger to go ahead
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NewsStaysure Group bolsters portfolio with travel insurance intermediary acquisition
The ’strategic move’ allows the group to ‘dominate across both B2B and B2C arenas’
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NewsJMG Group buys its first business in the South of England
The acquisition will build the foundations for future growth as the group seeks to invest in more independent insurance brokers
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NewsAston Lark clocks up another acquisition by purchasing wholesale broker
The transaction aims to help Aston Lark’s UK and Ireland operations ‘win more business and grow’
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NewsAviva sells its majority stake in Neos
The insurer will work to ensure a ‘smooth transition for the future’
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NewsSingapore watchdog plans ‘further review’ of Aon-WTW merger
The statutory board fears there will be limited alternative providers available that are able to compete effectively in Singapore
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NewsJensten Group buys independent intermediary business
The new acquisition is a ‘strong strategic fit’ and an ‘important part’ of Jensten Group’s growth ambition
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NewsArdonagh’s Arachas Corporate Brokers buys Waterford-based broker
The acquisition aims to extend Arachas Corporate Brokers’ footprint in the Republic of Ireland
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IT InterviewMatt Connolly: Insurtech M&A takes ‘upward swing’ as pandemic bolsters digital transformation
Sønr’s chief executive predicts that insurtech M&A will double in 2021 – so far, 45 deals have been completed in the first six months of the year
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NewsWillis IRM Group buys private home broker and online brand
Buying the specialist insurance broker aims to support the group’s ‘ongoing exciting growth plans’
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IT InterviewPaul Anscombe: Looking after staff is ‘really important’ in M&A to retain clients
Following a hat-trick of acquisitions in May, Seventeen Group is building scale to maintain its independence says chief executive
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NewsBanks scoops windfall as reinsurer buys his broking group
Somerset Bridge scooped up by Bermuda reinsurer
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NewsDavies Group inks deal to buy property claims firm to expand North American reach
The firm will bring a ’wealth of knowledge’ to Davies according to group chief executive
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NewsAon-WTW merger allows for ‘combination of complementary solutions’ – GlobalData
The data and analytics firm disagrees with the US Department of Justice’s stance that the acquisition would result in higher prices, reduced quality and less competition
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NewsAston Lark snaps up concrete specialist broker
The deal boosts the broker’s total number of acquisitions this year up to 15
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NewsUS Department of Justice files lawsuit against Aon-WTW merger
Attorney general says the legal action displays the department’s ‘commitment to stopping harmful consolidation’
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NewsDavies Group buys contact centre consultancy amid North American expansion
Davies Group chief executive says diversifying its solutions and expanding operations across North America is an ’important plank’ to its growth strategy
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NewsAston Lark Ireland makes another acquisition
This marks Aston Lark Ireland’s fourth acquisition in 2021
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NewsClear Group strengthens South East footprint with latest acquisition
Executive chairman says the deal falls squarely in Clear Group’s ‘acquisition sweet spot’
