M&A – Page 2
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NewsTwo specialty MGAs announce plans to merge
Managing director says ’additional financial firepower will allow us to grow and evolve much more quickly’
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NewsEsure chief executive ‘not surprised’ by takeover speculation
’We’re a very attractive company, we’re performing really well,’ says chief executive
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NewsZurich to take stake in £70m GWP Lloyd’s coverholder
’This partnership is ideally timed to capitalise on market shifts and the long-term growth potential in M&A insurance,’ says head
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NewsBrown and Brown acquires broker specialising in commercial motor
’This acquisition strengthens our footprint in the north east and aligns with our strategy to grow our presence in key regional markets,’ says managing director
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NewsRenewal rights of family-owned broker acquired by Brunel
’This acquisition enhances our position in the south west,’ says chief executive
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 24 to 28 March 2025
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News AnalysisBeyond borders: Why UK brokers are expanding into Europe
If scale is not sought in Europe, then PE-backed brokers may find themselves being consolidated, further shrinking the UK’s broking mid-market – but what marketplaces are proving most attractive for acquisitional growth?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Consolidation shrinks UK broker volume – but paves way for new talent and insurtech entries
The number of retail brokers regulated by the FCA has reduced by 46% between 2006 and 2024 – this is leading to new trends and acquisition focuses across UKGI in 2025. However, more M&A is definitely on the cards…
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NewsCommercial £4m GWP broker acquired after 19 years
’This acquisition further strengthens our presence in the Midlands,’ says managing director
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NewsArdonagh ‘close to securing up to $2.5bn from investors’
The proceeds would reportedly be used to fund growth opportunities
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NewsBenefact-owned charity specialist acquires Chesterfield-based broker
’We are pleased to now have a hub in Derbyshire for the advantage of our staff and clients based in the north,’ says chief executive
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NewsEmployee-owned CPRI broker secures investment from PE firm
’It is time to revert to our origins by partnering with external minority shareholders, while retaining majority employee-ownership and our specialisation,’ says founder
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NewsHowden to make major UK acquisition to form new ‘global force in employee benefits’
’Together, we will take a leading position in our home markets of the UK and Ireland in employee benefits, as well as in insurance broking,’ says David Howden
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NewsLloyd’s broker rebrands after being acquired by Australian broking group
’This marks the beginning of a new value proposition and further cements our dedication to delivering innovative insurance product solutions,’ says chief executive
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NewsAllianz strives to build ‘personalised relationships with every broker in the UK’ – Colm Holmes
Technology advances have made it easier to connect with various sized brokers, rather than only having relationships with the industry’s giants, says insurer chief executive
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NewsScottish broker to rebrand as Howden announces acquisition
’The addition will further bolster our Howden Scotland business,’ says chief executive
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NewsUK M&A activity increases in 2024 despite shift in investor focus
’The market remains frothy, and while I can’t predict the future, it is ripe for more consolidation in 2025,’ says head
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NewsBspoke Group acquires subscription-based insurtech in expansion drive
‘We’re ready to unlock new opportunities and take our offering to the next level,’ says founder
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NewsLeeds-based duo launch new broker
’I now have the opportunity to work closely with my childhood friend and it’s a dream come true,’ says co-founder
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NewsHowden close to huge takeover deal and set for ‘£23bn stock market float’
The British broker is reportedly targeting a binding agreement to acquire a US-based rival
