M&A – Page 58
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NewsDirect Line Group buys insurtech Brolly
Direct Line Group has acquired insurtech Brolly, but the deal is not expected to close until Q3 2020.
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NewsJensten Group snaps up HTC Associates in second post-lockdown deal
The deal follows Jensten’s acquisition of wholesale and retail broker Senior Wright
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NewsArdonagh buys Arachas and Bravo Group as it completes £2bn debt raise
The independent broker bought the two businesses for a combined value of £550m
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NewsPIB Group buys property broker to mark 30th acquisition
The move forms part of the firm’s ambitious 10-year growth strategy, centred around buying specialty businesses within the retail and wholesale markets
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IT InterviewGreat businesses have greater value – Mistry defends broker consolidation
Brokerbility’s executive chairman Ashwin Mistry says that good businesses will always invest for the future, and that they should be rewarded for that in the valuation of their business when it is put up for sale
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NewsPikl reveals MGA under its new partnership
Sharing economy insurance specialist Pikl has revealed the MGA under its new partnership with three firms. Read more…
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NewsCovid crisis fails to dent Jensten M&A appetite
The broker group plans several more acquisitions this year
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NewsInsurtech trade body teams up with investment platform to boost sector growth
Trade body – Insurtech UK has partnered with online investment platform, Seedrs to help fuel the insurtech sector’s growth.
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NewsAllianz to terminate partnership with insurtech involved in accounting scandal
This move is a further fallout in corporate Germany against the backdrop of an accounting scandal involving the insurtech
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NewsSpecialist Risk Group makes three more strategic partnerships for Insolvency Risk Services
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has made three more strategic partnerships for its newest acquisition Insolvency Risk Services (IRS).
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IT Interview‘There’s always misinformation and bravado around multiples’ says new GRP boss Mike Bruce
Despite the advantages of consolidation, Bruce added that this is still viewed negatively within the broking sector
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NewsGRP back on acquisition trail following Searchlight takeover
The deal marks the broking group’s first foray into the health insurance market, with further acquisitions planned for the sector
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NewsHowden predicts post-pandemic ‘capacity crunch’ for M&A insurance market in 2021
The economic fall out from the coronavirus pandemic will likely see a ‘significant capacity crunch’ that is expected to hit the M&A insurance market in 2021, according to Howden. Read more…
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NewsSpecialist Risk Group agrees acquisition of UK insolvency market player
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has agreed the acquisition of a UK insolvency market player, subject to regulatory approval. As part of the acquisition, a global reinsurer will provide SRG with ongoing capacity for particular risk exposures. Read more…
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NewsJensten Group acquires wholesale and retail broker
Jensten Group Limited has acquired a wholesale and retail broker effective from today.
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Online onlyBriefing: MGAs or brokers? Where Ardonagh, PIB & Aston Lark will find cheap deals
Ardonagh will soon be back on the acquisition trail following its mega-refinancing last week. Aston Lark and PIB are still making deals. But the Covid crisis and capacity crunch will have an impact on acquisition targets.
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NewsGRP moves into healthcare sector with first acquisition since Searchlight investment
GRP takes first steps into new industry sector with first acquisition since private equity investment earlier this month.
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NewsMiles Smith Insurance Solutions to rebrand following merger
SRIL owns Miles Smith, and bought Croydon-based Square Mile Broking in October last year
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NewsBHIB-backed provider partners with Mazuma
The two firms have joined forces to support freelancers and micro-businesses
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Online onlyBriefing: The story behind Ardonagh’s mega-refinancing
The deal gives Ardonagh additional firepower for M&A
