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JMG Group achieves milestone as it acquires London-based broker

2025-07-09T14:23:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Becoming part of the JMG Group allows us to grow with the support of a like-minded business that genuinely cares about its people, clients and future,’ says managing director

Alastair Swift: Willis cementing ‘deep specialty expertise’ as a ‘true differentiator’

2025-07-09T07:00:00+01:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

’Others may be really interested in breadth, but we’re really interested in expertise and being leaders in our chosen fields,’ says broker’s head of specialties

Embedded propositions provider secures £12m in funding round

2025-07-08T10:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This funding represents an endorsement of our vision, as we aim to accelerate UK and European growth,’ says chief executive

US-based distributor agrees to acquire $1.3bn GWP Lloyd’s insurer

2025-07-08T07:32:00+01:00By James Cowen

’As our first investment outside of North America, this marks an exciting and significant milestone in our company’s evolution,’ says chief executive

UK insurance distribution M&A has ‘slowest half year’ since H1 2019 – MarshBerry

2025-07-07T08:00:00+01:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

’No single buyer has so far announced more than three deals in 2025,’ explains managing director

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

2025-07-04T06:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Our UK presence has developed into a highly connected entity,’ says chief executive

MS Amlin simplifies structure to trade under single brand

2025-07-03T12:00:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

‘Giving our customers clarity whenever they see the name MS Amlin is a natural and positive step forward for us,’ says chief executive

Newcastle-based MGA acquired by SRG

2025-07-03T08:23:00+01:00By James Cowen

’The team bring complementary expertise in construction and property-owners’ and their values and focus on delivering for brokers across the UK make them a natural fit,’ says deputy chief executive

Briefing: As Aviva completes DLG takeover, is more personal lines market consolidation on the cards?

2025-07-02T10:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

The personal lines market is hotting up, with big players looking at acquisitions in this area

Aviva to merge personal lines operations ‘into a single, integrated business’ after DLG takeover

2025-07-02T09:05:00+01:00By James Cowen

’The completion of the acquisition of DLG brings together some of the country’s best-known and admired insurance brands,’ says chief executive

Aviva names new personal lines chief executive as it completes £3.7bn DLG takeover

2025-07-02T08:05:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Together we’ll build a leading business in UK personal lines,’ says chief executive

CMA approves Aviva's takeover of DLG as court sanctions scheme

2025-07-01T10:58:00+01:00By James Cowen

New updates on Aviva’s takeover of DLG have been issued

Ardonagh completes major $2.5bn equity investment

2025-07-01T06:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’With such strong financial backing, Ardonagh has unparalleled empowerment to capitalise on future growth opportunities and deliver value,’ says chief executive

Digital distributor renews binder arrangement with Axa

2025-06-30T10:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This renewal continues a long-standing and highly valued partnership that has been fundamental to our growth,’ says commercial director

PE firm acquires further stake in broker Pantheon Specialty

2025-06-30T09:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We look forward to capitalising on the significant opportunities ahead,’ says founder

Aviva set to take huge market share with takeover of DLG

2025-06-30T08:22:00+01:00By James Cowen

The combined group could potentially ’almost double the joint second-largest players’ market share’, says analyst

M&A predicted to increase in 2025 – but dealmakers unprepared for recovery

2025-06-24T10:58:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Proactively assessing people-related challenges and opportunities is critical to enhancing deal value and easing integration,’ says director

Winslow and DLG leadership team to step down upon completion of Aviva’s DLG acquisition

2025-06-23T14:15:00+01:00By Yiannis Kotoulas and James Cowen

Aviva intends to announce a new leader for the business next week, Insurance Times understands

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2025-06-20T12:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

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Atec announces first acquisition since securing PE backing

2025-06-18T12:47:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

’It is the perfect stepping stone for Atec into the SME space,’ says chief executive

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