M&A – Page 8
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 18 to 22 August 2025
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News AnalysisBriefing: Why M&A can no longer be the default growth strategy
The data indicates that acquisition activity is – at last – decelerating in UKGI. However, this is no bad thing, indicating that growth strategies are increasingly considering sustainability rather than just scale
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NewsMarkel completes sale of reinsurance renewal rights
’This move will sharpen our focus on doing more of what we do best so that we can grow our core specialty insurance business,’ says chief executive
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IT InterviewMichael Rea: How AssuredPartners deal will help grow Gallagher’s UK and Ireland arm
’It’s probably the biggest retail transaction we’ll have done in the UK, certainly in my time here in 10 years,’ says UK and Ireland chief executive
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NewsGallagher’s Rea explains why talks to acquire PIB Group ended
At the 2025 Biba Conference in May, rumours were circulating that Gallagher could be closing in on a deal for PIB Group
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NewsGallagher completes major $12.45bn acquisition
’I am confident the combination will deliver tremendous value to our clients and our shareholders,’ says chief executive
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NewsAviva’s Storah gives update on DLG integration following takeover
’We have the teams and performance frameworks in place around the running of that business,’ says UK&I GI boss
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NewsSRG expands wholesale footprint with acquisition of London broker
‘Its strong technical expertise in construction and engineering, combined with a global outlook, is completely aligned with our values,’ says group deputy chief executive
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 4 to 8 August 2025
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NewsAon-owned NFP acquires Bspoke in major deal
’The Bspoke team will strengthen our existing suite of insurance solutions while expanding our technical underwriting expertise and specialist product knowledge,’ says president
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NewsSpecialist leisure broker joins Noble Insurance portfolio
The acquired business ’has a highly impressive brand reputation and deep expertise in the caravan and leisure markets’, says co-founder
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IT InterviewTom Downey: Pen Underwriting aims to be £1.75bn GWP business by 2030
Despite a raft of new product launches this year, the MGA’s chief executive anticipates that the majority of the firm’s GWP growth will come from ‘thoughtful’ acquisitions
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NewsLloyd’s broker acquired by business solutions company
’Strategic acquisitions such as this are set to play a crucial role as we continue to scale,’ says chief commercial officer
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NewsCommercial broker handling £2m GWP acquired after 63 years
’We are excited to expand and look forward to leveraging the buying power and partnerships of a larger group,’ says director
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NewsSpecialist MGA completes Custodian acquisition
The acquisition will reinforce the buyer’s professional indemnity business, says statement
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NewsInvestor appetite for insurtech rises as Cuvva considers sale
‘The priority is to ensure we deliver the best value for our shareholders and Cuvva,’ says chief executive
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NewsInsurer M&A shifts to smaller targets and diversification across UK and Europe
The increasing strain of regulatory pressure across Europe’s ”fragmented markets” is forcing smaller firms to merge to remain sustainable, says market intelligence provider
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NewsAxa to acquire majority stake in €1.2bn Italian MGA with UK operations
’We are confident we can further scale our direct business, expanding our market reach to customer segments that naturally complement those served by our traditional distribution channels,’ says chief executive
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NewsMarkel agrees to sell reinsurance renewal rights to Nationwide
’With this change, we will sharpen our focus on doing more of what we do best by growing our core specialty insurance business,’ says chief executive
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NewsHybrid insurer eyes European MGA market expansion with acquisition
’This first acquisition is an important milestone for the business,’ says chief executive
