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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

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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

Amanda Blanc

News

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

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​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

Adam Winslow DLG

News

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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This week’s biggest M&A stories

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

Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 16 to 20 June 2025

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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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The Clear Group acquires £14.5m GWP family-owned broker

2025-06-18T10:20:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This acquisition reinforces our strategy of investing in high quality businesses with specialist offerings and strong cultural alignment,’ says chief executive

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PE firm acquires 27% stake in London-based specialty MGA

2025-06-17T09:52:00+01:00By James Cowen

MGA chief executive says firm ’is well-positioned to deliver on its strategic objectives of expanding across the UK and European property insurance market’

Amanda Blanc, 2022

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FCA and PRA give green light to Aviva’s £3.7bn DLG takeover

2025-06-17T08:35:00+01:00By James Cowen

Aviva and DLG have issued an update on the acquisition

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This week’s biggest M&A stories

2025-06-13T12:48:00+01:00By James Cowen

Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 9 to 13 June 2025

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Steady decline in UK brokers seen over last decade

2025-06-13T06:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘There’s always a place for proper advice selling well-constructed and priced products that have been carefully thought through,’ says director

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News

South Korean insurer ups stake in London-headquartered specialty underwriter

2025-06-11T10:34:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This additional investment goes beyond a financial stake – it represents a strategic milestone toward increased collaboration and shared value creation,’ says chief executive

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Brown and Brown agrees nearly $10bn deal for parent firm of ex-Howden target

2025-06-11T08:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This is a one-of-a-kind, ‘great acquires great’ transaction,’ says chief executive

Michelle Taylor, Aviva

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Michelle Taylor: New role provides opportunity to ‘draw the dots’ and fill Aviva’s distribution strategy gaps

2025-06-11T06:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Expanding the insurer’s exclusive regional broker proposition and tackling the relationship ripple effect of broker consolidation are both key focus areas for the broker distribution director

office build, move

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The Clear Group moves three regional brokers into new Sheffield office

2025-06-09T11:00:00+01:00By George McDade

Intermediary’s regional managing director says the consolidation of three regional brokers into a central office represents a ’major commitment to Sheffield and the local business community’

marine insurance, cargo

News

Markel completes acquisition of 51-year-old marine MGA

2025-06-03T09:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’I look forward to the opportunities we can leverage as we join forces,’ says president

Deal Alps

News

Alps inks new three-year capacity deal with AmTrust International

2025-06-02T12:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’We’re making it easier for brokers of all sizes to tap into a comprehensive range of add-on solutions written on A-rated paper,’ says managing director

consolidation, fishes

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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

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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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