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consolidation, fishes

News

Oxbow Partners warns of further consolidation after Aviva and Ageas deals

2025-05-28T09:30:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We believe that there will be further consolidation in the UK personal lines market and chief executives need to consider their M&A strategy,’ says consultancy

Deal

News

Leicester-based commercial broker makes first acquisition

2025-05-28T08:09:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We’ve waited patiently to find the perfect fit to enhance our business model,’ says co-owner

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News Analysis

BMS Group eyes UK retail growth following DR&P acquisition

2025-05-27T06:00:00+01:00By Harry McNeil and Chantal Kapani

‘The two businesses working alongside one another will create opportunities to enhance client outcomes, grow together and provide a remarkable environment for our people,’ says chief executive

acquisition concept

News

This week’s biggest M&A stories

2025-05-23T11:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 19 to 23 May 2025

Hired

News

Aon-owned NFP makes senior hire after acquiring UK-based consultancy

2025-05-23T09:38:00+01:00By James Cowen

The appointee has over 20 years of experience advising UK and international touring artists and productions of varying scale

Image of expansion

News

Professional services firm secures £275m to accelerate M&A and organic growth strategy

2025-05-22T12:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Over the next five years we will deliver on the four pillars of our plan,’ says chief executive

US UK jigsaw

News

US provider expanding in UK secures $2.1bn in funding round led by exiting Esure owner

2025-05-21T09:29:00+01:00By James Cowen

The firm has a valuation of $32bn following the investment

Acquisition, merger, puzzle pieces

News

Family-owned £1.2m GWP broker acquired after 51 years

2025-05-19T08:28:00+01:00By James Cowen

’The business is a great fit for us and I’ve been really impressed with the skills, professionalism and knowledge base of all the team,’ says director

salary

News

Significant number of DLG shareholders vote against directors’ remuneration report

2025-05-15T11:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

This comes after DLG chief executive Adam Winslow was handed a huge pay day ahead of Aviva’s planned £3.7bn takeover of the insurer

acquisition (4)

News

Biba 2025: Aviva leader stresses ‘no material impact’ on broker message after DLG deal

2025-05-15T09:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We’re very, very committed to the broker market,’ says personal lines managing director

investment soar piggy bank rocket

News

JMG Group secures major investment from US PE firm and Synova

2025-05-14T07:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’I’m incredibly proud of what the team has built over the last few years,’ says chief executive

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News

Optio Group to expand PI offering with MGA acquisition

2025-05-09T11:00:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

‘This transaction builds on the momentum of our ongoing strategy targeting high-quality, niche specialty MGAs globally,’ says chief executive

acquisition (7)

News

Clear Group’s MGA arm makes first acquisition since rebranding

2025-05-08T10:58:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This acquisition marks a significant step in our evolution and broadens our reach,’ says managing director

UK, investment

News Analysis

Briefing: US broker should welcome $2bn investment as it continues UK expansion

2025-05-08T07:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

Exiting Esure owner is reportedly interested in buying another insurance firm – and is weighing up a huge investment opportunity

acquisition (26)

News

This week’s biggest M&A stories

2025-05-02T12:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 28 April to 2 May

acquisition (8)

News

Macclesfield broker makes acquisition after receiving six-figure investment

2025-05-02T08:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This client book acquisition fits exceptionally well with our national growth strategy and supports our ambitions to double in size over the next five years,’ says managing director

rebrand (2)

News

Retail broker to rebrand after being acquired by US-based firm

2025-05-01T08:38:00+01:00By James Cowen

’While our name has changed, it will not affect the extraordinary value and service that our clients have come to expect from us,’ says southern managing director

acquisition three jigsaw]

News

Bedford-based £4m GWP broker acquired

2025-04-30T09:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

The deal represents the final stage of a two-step succession plan

investment

News

Exiting Esure owner reportedly in talks to lead $2bn investment in broker

2025-04-29T11:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

The new investment is set to take the form of preferred equity, according to a report

acquisition (17)

News

This week’s biggest M&A stories

2025-04-25T14:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 22 to 25 April 2025

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