M&A – Page 5
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NewsPE firm acquires further stake in broker Pantheon Specialty
’We look forward to capitalising on the significant opportunities ahead,’ says founder
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NewsAviva set to take huge market share with takeover of DLG
The combined group could potentially ’almost double the joint second-largest players’ market share’, says analyst
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NewsM&A predicted to increase in 2025 – but dealmakers unprepared for recovery
’Proactively assessing people-related challenges and opportunities is critical to enhancing deal value and easing integration,’ says director
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NewsWinslow and DLG leadership team to step down upon completion of Aviva’s DLG acquisition
Aviva intends to announce a new leader for the business next week, Insurance Times understands
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 16 to 20 June 2025
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NewsAtec announces first acquisition since securing PE backing
’It is the perfect stepping stone for Atec into the SME space,’ says chief executive
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NewsThe Clear Group acquires £14.5m GWP family-owned broker
’This acquisition reinforces our strategy of investing in high quality businesses with specialist offerings and strong cultural alignment,’ says chief executive
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NewsPE firm acquires 27% stake in London-based specialty MGA
MGA chief executive says firm ’is well-positioned to deliver on its strategic objectives of expanding across the UK and European property insurance market’
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NewsFCA and PRA give green light to Aviva’s £3.7bn DLG takeover
Aviva and DLG have issued an update on the acquisition
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 9 to 13 June 2025
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NewsSteady decline in UK brokers seen over last decade
‘There’s always a place for proper advice selling well-constructed and priced products that have been carefully thought through,’ says director
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NewsSouth Korean insurer ups stake in London-headquartered specialty underwriter
’This additional investment goes beyond a financial stake – it represents a strategic milestone toward increased collaboration and shared value creation,’ says chief executive
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NewsBrown and Brown agrees nearly $10bn deal for parent firm of ex-Howden target
’This is a one-of-a-kind, ‘great acquires great’ transaction,’ says chief executive
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IT InterviewMichelle Taylor: New role provides opportunity to ‘draw the dots’ and fill Aviva’s distribution strategy gaps
Expanding the insurer’s exclusive regional broker proposition and tackling the relationship ripple effect of broker consolidation are both key focus areas for the broker distribution director
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NewsThe Clear Group moves three regional brokers into new Sheffield office
Intermediary’s regional managing director says the consolidation of three regional brokers into a central office represents a ’major commitment to Sheffield and the local business community’
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NewsMarkel completes acquisition of 51-year-old marine MGA
’I look forward to the opportunities we can leverage as we join forces,’ says president
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NewsAlps inks new three-year capacity deal with AmTrust International
’We’re making it easier for brokers of all sizes to tap into a comprehensive range of add-on solutions written on A-rated paper,’ says managing director
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NewsOxbow Partners warns of further consolidation after Aviva and Ageas deals
’We believe that there will be further consolidation in the UK personal lines market and chief executives need to consider their M&A strategy,’ says consultancy
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NewsLeicester-based commercial broker makes first acquisition
’We’ve waited patiently to find the perfect fit to enhance our business model,’ says co-owner
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News AnalysisBMS Group eyes UK retail growth following DR&P acquisition
‘The two businesses working alongside one another will create opportunities to enhance client outcomes, grow together and provide a remarkable environment for our people,’ says chief executive
