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Oxbow Partners warns of further consolidation after Aviva and Ageas deals
’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
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Leicester-based commercial broker makes first acquisition
’We’ve waited patiently to find the perfect fit to enhance our business model,’ says co-owner
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BMS Group eyes UK retail growth following DR&P acquisition
‘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
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This week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 19 to 23 May 2025
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Aon-owned NFP makes senior hire after acquiring UK-based consultancy
The appointee has over 20 years of experience advising UK and international touring artists and productions of varying scale
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Professional services firm secures £275m to accelerate M&A and organic growth strategy
’Over the next five years we will deliver on the four pillars of our plan,’ says chief executive
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US provider expanding in UK secures $2.1bn in funding round led by exiting Esure owner
The firm has a valuation of $32bn following the investment
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Family-owned £1.2m GWP broker acquired after 51 years
’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
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Significant number of DLG shareholders vote against directors’ remuneration report
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
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Biba 2025: Aviva leader stresses ‘no material impact’ on broker message after DLG deal
’We’re very, very committed to the broker market,’ says personal lines managing director
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JMG Group secures major investment from US PE firm and Synova
’I’m incredibly proud of what the team has built over the last few years,’ says chief executive
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Optio Group to expand PI offering with MGA acquisition
‘This transaction builds on the momentum of our ongoing strategy targeting high-quality, niche specialty MGAs globally,’ says chief executive
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Clear Group’s MGA arm makes first acquisition since rebranding
’This acquisition marks a significant step in our evolution and broadens our reach,’ says managing director
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Briefing: US broker should welcome $2bn investment as it continues UK expansion
Exiting Esure owner is reportedly interested in buying another insurance firm – and is weighing up a huge investment opportunity
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This week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 28 April to 2 May
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Macclesfield broker makes acquisition after receiving six-figure investment
’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
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Retail broker to rebrand after being acquired by US-based firm
’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
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Bedford-based £4m GWP broker acquired
The deal represents the final stage of a two-step succession plan
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Exiting Esure owner reportedly in talks to lead $2bn investment in broker
The new investment is set to take the form of preferred equity, according to a report
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This week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 22 to 25 April 2025
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