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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 8 December to 12 December 2025
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PIB Group to end 2025 with record number of acquisitions across UK and Europe
’2025 has been a pivotal year for PIB Group,’ says deputy chief executive
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Specialty MGA Nirvana Group acquires Belgian sports underwriter
The acquisition lends the MGA ’a wholly owned continental European trading platform and brings a talented team of insurance professionals into the group,’ says executive chair
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 1 December to 5 December 2025.
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Bain Capital completes majority purchase of UK broker
‘This is a very exciting moment in Jensten Group’s evolution, for our clients, our partners and our people,’ says chief executive
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Hybrid fronting insurer finalises first acquisition to drive European push
‘This is about creating opportunity, confidence and capability for MGAs that need an EU solution that is both entrepreneurial and robust,’ says chief executive
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Briefing: The Europe opportunity – why is it so hard to crack?
Although many UK brokers are looking to expand into Europe, it is a mistake to treat this jurisdiction as the UK’s mirror image. It is partnerships, not just acquisitions, that will unlock European potential
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Domestic and General acquired by US-based insurance firm
’We look forward to welcoming the Domestic and General team,’ says chief executive
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Clear Group expands into Scotland with commercial broker acquisition
’This acquisition is the first step in our ambitious plans to expand further in Scotland through additional acquisitions and new hires,’ says group chief executive
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Middle stresses that Ageas UK’s commitment to brokers is ‘undiminished’ after deals
’We need to keep our eye on the market and our distribution partners to make sure we continue to do the things that are so important to us,’ says chief executive
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TBIG-owned broker marks sixth deal of 2025 with new acquisition
’All shareholders have retained a significant stake and we’re excited to build on our strong foundations, support our existing clients and continue our growth journey,’ says managing director
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Partners& enters Lloyd’s market with broker acquisition
’This acquisition represents our first step in building our Lloyd’s broking business,’ says chief executive
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Peter Cullum-backed MBP takes minority stake in Sussex broker
‘We are excited to partner with MBP to support the next phase of our growth,’ says director
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New London based insurance intermediary group launches with ex-Kentro leader as boss
’We will be looking to acquire in the broad international insurance intermediary space and already have a rich pipeline of M&A opportunities in play,’ says leader
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Aviva to divest from DLG’s By Miles after acquisition
’By Miles will no longer offer quotes to new or renewing customers and the customer base will be wound down over the next 18 months,’ says spokesperson
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Briefing: Is private equity taking the right approach when backing broking businesses?
Panellist notes that the private equity ‘playbook’ for investing in brokers ‘has to change’ because ‘it doesn’t fit’ today’s business models and landscape
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Digital MGA purchases family-run broker based in Bolton
‘This partnership combines our trusted specialist approach with Ripe’s innovative technology and digital capabilities,’ says founder
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Howden agrees to acquire Aviva-backed Scottish insurance scheme after review
’This agreement has been long in the making,’ says commercial director
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 10 November to 14 November 2025
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New London-based multiline underwriting business to launch
It will launch two core lines of business in early 2026
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