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IT InterviewA-Plan deal enables Howden Group to be a ‘real UK broking powerhouse’
Chief executive David Howden tells Insurance Times how the broking firm plans to become ‘the preeminent UK retail business’ following the successful completion of the acquisition, expected this month
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NewsAon and Willis Towers Watson confirm leadership team for combined business
Aon’s Greg Case will remain as chief executive officer following the acquisition, spearheading the company’s new ‘one firm’ ethos
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NewsMarkerstudy Group reveals £200m investment
Markerstudy Group will use this investment to deliver a sustainable growth programme through a combination of organic and acquisition-led expansion
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NewsTesco Bank to underwrite its motor and home insurance book in-house
All policies currently underwritten by a panel partner will continue without change until the customer renews
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FeaturesIn Focus: How can brokers not so keen on private equity ensure succession in their business?
Brokers considering their succession planning have more options on the table than just private equity backing. Industry experts share their views…
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Newshandl Group buys brain injury rehabilitation firm
The firm’s chief executive believes the acquisition will make ‘a very valuable contribution’ to the overall business
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NewsSpecialist Risk Group buys construction sector MGA
Chief executive Downey says ‘developing a market leading MGA capability is a central element of our strategy’ for 2021
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NewsWoodgate and Clark buys Manchester-based loss adjuster
The move is designed to fast-forward business growth says managing director Scarrett
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NewsBollington buy will ‘supercharge’ Gallagher as UK regional powerhouse
Gallagher will ‘supercharge’ its presence in north west with Bollington. Gallagher has firepower to keep on making acquisitions in the near future, says UK retail chief Michael Rea
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NewsEthos Broking’s Finch buys HNW commercial broker in its first deal of 2021
The firm has made a total of 12 acquisitions since joining Ethos Broking in 2016
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IT InterviewOrganic growth is the DNA of Specialist Risk Group says broker chief executive
Warren Downey has big plans for SRG this year. Insurance Times catches up with the broker boss to uncover the firm’s objectives since receiving a funding injection from private equity investor HGGC
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NewsGallagher buys Bollington Wilson
International broking firm Gallagher has kicked off the first major M&A activity of the year
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NewsWatford broker scores acquisition hat-trick as part of 2021 growth plans
The broker hopes to make a fourth acquisition this March
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NewsPeter Cullum backed broker duo to form Manchester ‘powerhouse’
The two brokers are currently in talks about another local broker joining the business as part of its growth plans
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NewsEuropean Commission to extend Aon-Willis merger probe
The Commission has until May next year to make its decision on the merger
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IT InterviewThe ‘single biggest challenge’ for brokers is capacity says Miller boss
Broker chief executive explains that ‘we’re having to work much harder for our clients to make sure we get them the deals done that they need’
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NewsNovidea looking to grow internationally following specialist broker on-boarding
Novidea is targeting commercial non-commoditised business
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IT InterviewM&A activity is “more frenetic now then it’s ever been” – Ethos Broking
The Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating M&A conversations, with many brokers considering whether to de-risk their assets
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NewsGRP buys majority stake in online commercial broker
Group chief executive says the purchase is ‘an important strategic investment’
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NewsAviva to sell entire Vietnam shareholding
The move adheres to Aviva’s strategy to focus on its UK, Ireland and Canada markets
