​Acrisure UK Broking announces four new retail insurance acquisitions

Acrisure UK Broking has announced the addition of four businesses to its UK broking platform.

The firms include London-based MGA Confidas, as well as established brokers Heathwoods Insurance and Financial Services, Marrs Insurance Brokers and Smith Greenfield Services.

Heathwoods, Smith Greenfield and Confidas join today (2 April 2026), with Marrs having joined in February.

Acrisure UK Broking said the firms have ”decades of collective specialist expertise, long‑standing client relationships and strong reputations within their respective markets in commercial lines, construction and property, high net worth (HNW) and heritage insurance”. 

“We are delighted to welcome new colleagues from Heathwoods, Smith Greenfield, Confidas and Marrs to the Acrisure family and platform,” added Mark McIlquham, chief executive at Acrisure UK.

“Each of these firms has built something genuinely impressive that will enhance our platform, including trusted client relationships, talented people and a commitment to doing the right thing.

”This alignment is exactly what we look for in our long‑term partners so we can grow together. The acquisitions mark a significant step in our expansion this year as we consolidate our position as a leading force in the UK insurance market.”

Appointments

As part of the move, several appointments have been made.

Mark Eckstein, who works across property and construction from Heathwoods’ North London office, will be appointed as director of real estate within Acrisure UK Broking.

And Steve Smith, who has been working in the HNW insurance sector for over 30 years and is a founding director of Smith Greenfield, has been appointed head of private clients within Acrisure UK Broking.

”These appointments reflect Acrisure’s continued commitment to invest in top tier talent and deliver specialist, client-focused expertise. All firms will benefit from Acrisure’s global capabilities, advanced technology, scale advantages and expanded market access,” Acrisure UK Broking said.