DCJ Group snaps up Derbyshire-based broker
The group’s chief executive is already eyeing new deals as the firm seeks to provide the ‘best possible conditions for brokers to thrive and prosper’
Toby Clegg: Clegg Gifford to tap into ‘distribution heft’ of new parent Markerstudy
The chief executive is also looking to achieve four ‘ambitious milestones’ in 2022, including growing the broker’s retail branch network
Aviva enters negotiations with MGA
The proposed acquisition would support Aviva’s ambition to become the market leader in HNW personal lines
Brokers are ‘safe haven’ for M&A capital
Amid record amounts of M&A, independent brokers can showcase their status to build customers, while consolidation potentially makes room for broking startups – if they can pass regulatory muster
PIB buys Spanish specialist broker
The purchase represents a continuation of the firm’s strategy to turn towards European M&A
GRP’s County Group buys broker in third deal of 2022
County Group is ‘actively looking for more opportunities’ and is keen to speak to vendors
FCA confirms significant delays in M&A process
Firms looking to complete acquisitions could face waits of over two months for regulator approval
Nick Hobbs: Allianz plans to ‘reorientate’ itself to ‘make new broker friends’
Building connections with ‘more brokers we don’t trade with’ will help fuel ‘intelligent growth’, says chief distribution and regions officer
Briefing: How rising interest rates will impact broker acquisitions
Global M&A activity could be influenced by increasing interest rates and the dip in the dollar’s value
GS Group makes fresh acquisition to bolster Tayside presence
The Brokerbility broker will strengthen its position in Scotland with the purchase
Australian insurance firm buys Tysers for £500m
Broker chief executive describes new owner as ‘perfect partner’ to ‘support our growth ambitions’
Seventeen Group purchases Devon-based broker
The move will complement the group’s presence in the Southwest
Aston Lark buys Manchester-based broking group in 50th acquisition
The pair share the same fundamental values, says group chief executive
Markerstudy Group completes BGL Insurance buy
Markerstudy’s chief exec says the deal will provide ’digital distribution capabilities’ and ‘insurtech prowess’ for the pair
TowerBrook to buy Premium Credit
The deal will complete in the second half of 2022
Gallagher reports 14% UK organic growth for Q1 2022
The broker estimates sanctions and its compliance with them will adversely impact its full year 2022 brokerage segment annual revenues by up to $10m
Global insurtech funding for Q1 2022 hits $2.2bn – Gallagher Re
Q1 2022 saw the highest ever-recorded participation of early-stage investment
Aviva inks deal with Tractable to ‘overhaul’ UK motor claims accuracy
The deal also supports Aviva’s net zero 2040 target
Cytora partners with insurer to streamline global risk intake
The partnership is intended to lead to a better and faster service for brokers and clients
Handl Group buys IPRS Group
Chief executive describes the acquisition as ’a significant growth opportunity’