The new investment is set to take the form of preferred equity, according to a report
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 22 to 25 April 2025
Adopting parent company’s name could see the insurer ‘literally starting again as a brand’ – or could the ‘allure’ of a ‘new and different’ name pose an ‘interesting strategy’ for business progression?
Research indicates that investment capital could be well homed within Lloyd’s and the London market – could syndicates snap up M&A spend?
’These acquisitions reflect the strength of our businesses and their confidence in the support we provide,’ says chief executive
Leader says the insurer has made the move as it looks to focus on delivering ’long-term sustainable growth in our businesses in the UK and mainland Europe’
’Being part of a larger broker means we will benefit from an increased presence in the market,’ says founder
’There are clear strategic and cultural similarities between the two businesses,’ says chief executive
’It provides us with access to new funding that we will use to grow our offices, services, capabilities and technology,’ says chief executive
Ageas UK made two bids for DLG in 2024 – both were rejected
’Whether leaders leave for new jobs, or leave the sector altogether, they will take with them years of experience, in some cases decades,’ says chief executive
The decision to sell ’was driven by a reflection on our strategic goals and plans for the next stage of our own growth’, says managing director
’I’m delighted that we continue to attract this calibre of young talent to the group,’ says chief executive
’The fundamentals of the market are such that you can make money if you operate and focus in the right way,’ says chief executive
’We look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead, which will benefit both our customers and our dedicated team,’ says director
’Having brought RSA, NIG and FarmWeb together in 2024, we said we would move to one brand in the UK,’ says chief executive
Ageas says the deal will create the third largest UK personal lines platform
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 7 to 11 April 2025
’The team have reputable relationships with their clients and will fit in seamlessly with the Clear Group family,’ says chief executive
’He is great at what he does as an experienced commercial account executive and we are confident that his clients will remain loyal and he will attract new customers too,’ says managing director