M&A – Page 9
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NewsDLG chair’s plea as shareholders to vote on Aviva’s acquisition of insurer
It is intended that the acquisition will be implemented by way of a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under part 26 of the Companies Act
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NewsPIB Group acquires family business specialising in flats insurance
’This is a family business and I have taken it as far as I can – it needs the additional resources that PIB Group possesses,’ says managing director
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 10 to 14 February 2025
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NewsCommercial broker rebrands after being acquired by Jensten
’This rebrand is an exciting milestone,’ says regional managing director
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News AnalysisSurviving the soft market: The role of refinancing in broking
Refinancing is fast becoming a more central pillar of a broker’s operations, used as a tool to navigate soft market conditions, enable M&A or to facilitate strategic action plans
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IT InterviewLee Anderson: SRG looks ‘east of east London’ for international focus
‘Scale, ambition and international bias’ are the ‘hallmarks of this investment cycle’, 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 3 to 7 February 2025
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NewsGallagher Bassett expands into marine claims with acquisition
’This expansion ensures our clients have access to an unparalleled range of services,’ says chief executive
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News60-year-old commercial and private client broker acquired by Reading-based group
’We’ll continue to consider selective acquisitions in the future,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisOpinion: The changing face of the broker market as firms take stock of M&A options
With the broking mid-market feeling spacious after consolidation clean up, what opportunities are afoot as UKGI heads into 2025?
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News AnalysisUS and UK private equity targets Emerald Isle for M&A opportunities
‘The difference in Ireland is how domestic brokers have recognised the value to their clients of cross-border combinations,’ says broker’s M&A managing director
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IT InterviewRob Organ: Jensten’s chief executive on ‘what’s next’ for growing broker
’Having rapidly grown and developed Jensten, we’re now moving on with a really solid foundation to be able to springboard ahead,’ says group chief executive
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NewsMiller to buy reinsurance broker in ‘most significant’ deal since becoming independent
Chief executive says move ’significantly accelerates our reinsurance strategy’
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NewsUS-based group acquires ‘substantial’ stake in sports insurance provider
The move ’is a significant moment in our journey as it will help fuel growth across key markets’, says managing director
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Why are schemes brokers such attractive acquisition targets?
’A lot of schemes brokers have the ability to organically grow, probably beyond where normal market growth rates are,’ says managing director for schemes and affinities
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IT InterviewMike Latham: Verlingue UK targets ‘Better Future’ with three-year strategic plan
The family owned and run broker plans to ‘almost double in size in the UK’ using organic growth, but avoiding external hires where possible, says chief executive
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NewsClear Group appoints M&A managing director as it looks to grow UK footprint
’Clear Group has a firm focus on succession planning and our strong and ambitious business model continues to attract leading market talent,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: Following M&A, how do leadership changes impact company culture and staff retention?
With M&A still a prominent feature of the insurance market, firms must take people considerations into account within these processes because senior staff exits post-acquisition can have organisational ramifications
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NewsWorcester-based commercial broker continues regional expansion with acquisition
’We’re looking to consolidate and then grow our presence in the area over the coming years,’ says account executive
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NewsBrown and Brown’s M&A strategy is ‘alive and kicking’ despite integration focus for 2025
UK retail chief executive confirms that broker is set ‘to focus on a smaller number of larger deals’ this year as it develops ‘really healthy pipeline’
