M&A – Page 8
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News AnalysisBriefing: Will the DLG board stay loyal to Winslow as Aviva goes on ‘charm offensive’?
DLG rejected a takeover attempt from Aviva, saying the offer ’substantially undervalued the company’
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NewsBrown and Brown acquires London-based employee benefits specialist
Director and co-founder says the move presents a ’fantastic opportunity’
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NewsDLG founder responds to Aviva takeover bid
Founder says bid must increase by ’several hundred million pounds’ to be successful
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NewsAIG sells personal travel business to Zurich for $600m
’The transaction makes Zurich one of the largest travel insurers globally,’ says insurer
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NewsWinslow’s plea to DLG shareholders as Aviva on ‘charm offensive’ over takeover bid
“[Amanda Blanc] is doing her job, but I’ve got my job to do, which is to drive value for shareholders,’ says Winslow
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NewsAviva ‘contacts DLG shareholders’ as ‘hostile takeover’ looms
’The shareholder outreach is designed to persuade the Direct Line board to come to the table,’ says report
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NewsDLG ‘declines to engage further’ with Aviva after takeover attempt
According to British takeover rules, Aviva has until 25 December 2024 to make a firm offer or walk away
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NewsDLG responds as Aviva attempts £3.3bn takeover of insurer
Aviva has submitted an ’opportunistic’ proposal to DLG
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NewsMarkerstudy looking at closing several Clegg Gifford offices
The move comes after Markerstudy purchased broking business Atlanta
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IT InterviewAlan Thomas: Picking ‘up the reins’ at Ripe Insurance
’What I’ve seen really work for growing businesses and making it successful really depends on how you get something in front of customers that they want,’ says chief executive
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NewsUS insurance group appoints UK-focused chief executive after expansion
’He is an exceptional leader and I am pleased to have him join our team,’ says group chief executive
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NewsUS consolidator expands in UK with MGA acquisition
The deal ’will provide exciting strategic capabilities’, says co-founder
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NewsJMG Group-owned broker makes first acquisition
’JMG Group’s reputation as being a forward-thinking and client-focused business is a great fit,’ says managing director
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest stories from 11 to 15 November 2024
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News AnalysisAcquisitive brokers facing M&A supply shortages
As the supply of sizeable UK commercial brokerages is dramatically shrinking, acquisitors are being forced to seek targets overseas, or look at MGAs and wholesale brokers.
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NewsBroker continues acquisition spree with second purchase in a week
’This deal is a natural next step,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsAnalysis shows £2bn underperformance in UK insurance M&A
’The people aspect of M&A deals is like going to the gym, everyone knows they should be doing it, but there are easier ways to spend your time,’ says change director
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NewsMajor rebrand announced as three brokers set to be unified
’Our vision is to create a new force in the London and international markets,’ says chief executive
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A news stories from 4 November to 8 November
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NewsRSA’s statement as report suggests brand name set to be dropped
After RSA acquired NIG, the insurer’s chief executive said that the firms will go to market as one brand
