M&A – Page 9
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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
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NewsVerlingue UK focuses on employee benefits buys as UK M&A is ‘overheated’ and ‘alarming’
The price of M&A in the UK broker market ‘is crazy’, adds chairman
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NewsBrown and Brown to acquire private client and bloodstock broker
’We look forward to supporting them as they continue to do what they do best,’ says retail chief executive
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NewsUS insurance group rebrands UK firms as it consolidates international brands
’The rebranding is another important step forward in the evolution of our international operations,’ says co-president
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 7 to 11 July 2025
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NewsPIB Group ends Gallagher sale talks and reveals £400m debt raise
’This finance provides PIB Group with significant capacity to fuel our planned growth as an insurance broker focused on European markets,’ says chief executive
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NewsJMG Group achieves milestone as it acquires London-based broker
’Becoming part of the JMG Group allows us to grow with the support of a like-minded business that genuinely cares about its people, clients and future,’ says managing director
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IT InterviewAlastair Swift: Willis cementing ‘deep specialty expertise’ as a ‘true differentiator’
’Others may be really interested in breadth, but we’re really interested in expertise and being leaders in our chosen fields,’ says broker’s head of specialties
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NewsEmbedded propositions provider secures £12m in funding round
’This funding represents an endorsement of our vision, as we aim to accelerate UK and European growth,’ says chief executive
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NewsUS-based distributor agrees to acquire $1.3bn GWP Lloyd’s insurer
’As our first investment outside of North America, this marks an exciting and significant milestone in our company’s evolution,’ says chief executive
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NewsUK insurance distribution M&A has ‘slowest half year’ since H1 2019 – MarshBerry
’No single buyer has so far announced more than three deals in 2025,’ explains managing director
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NewsScottish broker to rebrand after being acquired by US-based firm
’Our UK presence has developed into a highly connected entity,’ says chief executive
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NewsMS Amlin simplifies structure to trade under single brand
‘Giving our customers clarity whenever they see the name MS Amlin is a natural and positive step forward for us,’ says chief executive
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NewsNewcastle-based MGA acquired by SRG
’The team bring complementary expertise in construction and property-owners’ and their values and focus on delivering for brokers across the UK make them a natural fit,’ says deputy chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: As Aviva completes DLG takeover, is more personal lines market consolidation on the cards?
The personal lines market is hotting up, with big players looking at acquisitions in this area
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NewsAviva to merge personal lines operations ‘into a single, integrated business’ after DLG takeover
’The completion of the acquisition of DLG brings together some of the country’s best-known and admired insurance brands,’ says chief executive
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NewsAviva names new personal lines chief executive as it completes £3.7bn DLG takeover
’Together we’ll build a leading business in UK personal lines,’ says chief executive
