M&A – Page 55
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NewsAon aborts $30bn WTW mega-merger
The broker said it had reached an ’impasse’ with the United States Department of Justice, despite progress last week regarding a potential settlement agreement
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NewsQuestGates boosts Ireland operations with double acquisition
The deals aim to bolster the firm’s ‘ambitious growth plans’ as the loss adjuster looks to ‘shake up the status quo’
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NewsAston Lark Ireland buys Dublin-based motorbike broker
Aston Lark Ireland chief executive says acquisition ’significantly diversifies’ firm’s existing personal lines business
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NewsGRP agrees to buy WTW’s Northern Ireland commercial risk and broking business
GRP’s group chief executive called the deal ‘a coup’ that will provide a ‘leading position in Northern Ireland broking’
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NewsAston Lark shows ‘strong resilience’ in 2020 financial results
The broker also has a goal to create the UK’s best broker following a spree of acquisitions
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NewsGRP-owned DCJ Insurance Group secures second 2021 acquisition
The deal provides ’a great platform to spread well beyond our Derbyshire roots’, says DCJ boss
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FeaturesBriefing: Aon-WTW merger still hitting snags amid broader consolidation landscape
Aon still has its work cut out for it if it wants to complete its purchase of Willis Towers Watson and mitigate market competition worries – however, will competition concerns increase across the piece as a result of the recent consolidation uptick?
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NewsNew Zealand’s antitrust watchdog considers Aon’s proposed divestments ahead of WTW merger
The Commerce Commission is set to deliver its decision on 20 August as to whether it will approve the acquisition
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NewsAston Lark buys specialist golf broker
The deal marks Aston Lark’s second acquisition this month
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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’
