M&A – Page 17
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NewsManyPets buys US carrier amid growth spree
It will allow the pet insurance provider to underwrite its own policies in 45 states across the US
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NewsGRP-owned The County Group buys Llandudno-based commercial broker
The acquired firm specialises in providing insurance for the motor trade and construction sectors
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NewsMinority Venture Partners pens minority investment in wholesale broker
The partners plan to ‘double the size’ of the broker business as part of the deal, says top boss
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News AnalysisBriefing: What do PE firms look for when investing in brokers?
M&A has been an important driver of growth for broking firms, as Broker CEO Forum attendees describe organic growth as ‘the Achilles heel of the industry’
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NewsStubben Edge inks deal with London market focused specialist consultancy
The firm’s chief executive says the deal will help its broker expand into international markets
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NewsInsurance Times Awards 2022: CFC Underwriting ‘shifts the narrative’ of transaction liability cover
Joe Perrett, product manager at CFC, explains why he thinks his firm could take the Excellence in Underwriting trophy home from this year’s Insurance Times Awards.
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NewsNFP inks acquisition deal with Staffordshire-based broker
The broker’s ‘well-earned trust in the region’ made this an attractive deal, says UK and Ireland managing director
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NewsBroker F R Ball buys family founded broker and reveals merger
The broker is also recruiting to further develop its commercial team
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NewsJensten Group completes Leeds-based independent broker buy
The pair share core values and culture, says chief executive
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AnalysisM&A in UK broking: Diversification grows in importance amid ‘diminishing supply’ of targets
Brokers looking to buy have a roster of new strategies, but are there enough UK M&A targets to satisfy their thirst for growth?
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NewsPen Underwriting and Aviva extend and expand strategic partnership
The MGA and the insurer are a ‘great strategic fit’ for eachother, says managing director
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NewsAston Lark Ireland buys another Dublin-based broker
The pair have a shared culture and vision, says chief executive
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NewsArdonagh Specialty acquires Lloyd’s broker with ‘true alignment on client service’
The group’s 125 staff and its brands will join the broker as part of the deal
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AnalysisBriefing: Consolidating the consolidators in UK broking is on the cards
The strength of the dollar could be a further motivation for American firms to invest to UK brokers
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NewsStaysure Group buys remaining shares of price comparison website
The price comparison website’s founder and managing director will be stepping down as a result
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IT InterviewPaul Anscombe: Time for Seventeen Group ‘to put its flag in the ground and build’
After completing 20 acquisitions in as many years, chief executive says there is ’purpose behind the growth’.
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NewsThe Clear Group buys Sussex-based legal indemnities broker
The acquired team will be relocating to Clear offices in Horsham as of November
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NewsPIB Group expands specialist offerings with new niche broker buy
The purchased firm has a ‘well-earned reputation on the global sailing scene’, says chief executive
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AnalysisDavid Howden: Rise of the underdog
The insurance industry must be a ‘force for good’ rather than ‘the naysayers we are sometimes seen as’, says broker boss
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NewsDavies buys Florida-based third party administration and adjusting firm
The purchase comes after Davies completed its buy of Asta Capital earlier in July
