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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A news stories from 30 September to 4 October
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NewsHowden acquisition sees broker target ‘leading position’ in health, wellbeing and beauty insurance
’Our teams are now perfectly positioned to become the broker of choice in [these] areas,’ says managing director
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NewsSaga in talks with Ageas over insurance arm deal
It comes after Ageas abandoned its pursuit of Direct Line Group (DLG) earlier this year
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NewsBroker to create new motorsport arm as it announces acquisition
’This acquisition accelerates our strategy of growing our specialisms,’ says managing director
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NewsInsurtechs becoming more attractive as acquisition targets for insurance groups
’[It] can take a long time to get that sort of innovation and generate capacity, so it is often easier for insurance firms to go and buy an insurtech,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsBroking group makes second acquisition since 2023 launch
’We are proud to provide a viable alternative to the industry consolidators when brokers are looking to sell their business,’ says chief executive
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NewsPIB Group announces acquisition of family-owned broker
’We are committed to empowering entrepreneurs to pursue what’s best for their business,’ says regional managing director
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NewsJMG hits milestone with acquisition of insurance group
Chief executive says the latest deal will add ’real value to clients via Lloyd’s and MGA expertise’
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NewsArdonagh issues update on major acquisition of insurance group
’We believe this deal not only maximises value for shareholders, but also offers a strong growth platform,’ says chairman
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NewsPE firm set to sell Open GI as ‘definitive agreement’ confirmed
’The transfer of ownership is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter,’ a spokesperson said
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NewsDAS reports 8% GWP growth following Arag acquisition
’These results show why Arag was keen to acquire Das,’ says chief executive
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NewsNick Wright: Pen exploring acquisition opportunities in the UK
Nick Wright, chief business development officer at Pen, outlines how the MGA is looking to deliver for its broker partners
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NewsLaka acquires renewal rights to insurance provider’s bike portfolio
’This renewal rights acquisition forms part of Laka’s mergers and acquisition strategy,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisOpinion: Are the days of generalist UKGI firms numbered?
Editor Katie Scott discusses the overarching structure of the UKGI market, commenting on the continued industry-wide drive to be increasingly ‘more specialist’
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NewsHiscox’s Dye sidesteps takeover talk by emphasising insurer’s ‘brilliant organic growth story’
The specialist insurer was the subject of acquisition speculation in July 2024
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NewsOver 400 brokers able to expand coverage as distribution deal announced
’This further strengthens our proposition with an additional range of specialist products,’ says executive director
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NewsClear Group acquires MGA to enhance underwriting capabilities
’This is another key acquisition for Clear as we build at pace a market leading MGA proposition for brokers,’ says chief executive
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NewsSRG acquires MGA as it looks to expand motor fleet offering
’This partnership is a key milestone in our journey,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsBroker expands commercial arm with acquisition
’It has an excellent reputation for delivering great customer service,’ says commercial director
