Swinton is anticipating a steady level of acquisition activity during 2006, having recently acquired a series of broker businesses.
Swinton said the value of purchases made in the past 6 months has reached over £16m gross premium income and covers 50,000 customers.
Kelly Ogley, head of acquisition for Swinton, said: "The UK insurance industry is facing a period of change and it's a daunting time for brokers out there in the market place.
"Tough legislation, increasing costs of trading and FSA regulations are putting a strain on smaller firms and we are speaking to brokers who are interested in exploring the various options available to them."
