Acquisition-hungry giant linked to bank-owned broker

HSBC Insurance Brokers is believed to be the latest target linked to acquisition-hungry Marsh.

Widespread speculation this week centred on Marsh eyeing the bank-owned broker.

Marsh had previously been linked to Oval, but is now understood to be focusing its attention on fresh targets.

One source described the potential deal as ‘the perfect strategic fit’ for Marsh.

Both parties refused to comment. For more read next week’s Insurance Times.