Management
Jensten wholesale division split sees MD Simon Taylor exit
Jensten is splitting its wholesale division in a strategic reorganisation that aims to drive organic growth, bolster continued acquisitions and further the integration of future buys.
NFP boosts London presence with Advanced Insurance Consultants buy
US-headquartered broking firm NFP has purchased London-based Advanced Insurance Consultants to develop its client base in the London and the wider South East areas.
Malcolm Harvey retires from Qlaims
Managing general agent Qlaims has announced founder Malcom Harvey has retired.
Buying or selling an intermediary: Lessons from the front line part 1 – finance and regulation
In the first of a three-part series on broker M&A, Will Lanyon, partner in PFK Littlejohn’s transaction advisory team, examines the financial and regulatory issues broker leadership teams should consider during acquisitions.
Matthew Hill named CEO at the CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed Matthew Hill as group CEO joining in early April.
Adler Fairways makes string of purchases
Adler Fairways has completed two purchases this month through the acquisitions of ACM Broking and Primassure, taking the total in the past 12 months up to five.
Momentum AR Malago buys fellow firm Mulberry
Bristol-based Malago Insurance brokers has bought Mulberry Insurance Brokers, following the retirement of its principal Keith Johnson.
UK brokers given unique access to Swiss market with new agreement
The Government has signed a joint financial services agreement with the Swiss authorities that will allow UK insurance brokers to continue to trade in Switzerland without the need to establish a base there.
Analysis: Aon’s £10.6bn NFP takeover not enough for it to replace Marsh as largest global broker
Aon’s £10.6bn acquisition of NFP earlier this week will not be enough to help it supplant Marsh McLennan as the world’s largest broker, according to a report.
In-Depth: How insurers can help brokers maximise marketing impact without breaking the bank
When operating in a hard market, it makes sense for brokers to turn to marketing to differentiate themselves and demonstrate value over price. But when brokers are busy being brokers, Maria Ketteringham, broker marketing support manager at Aviva, asks…
How is broker M&A shaping up for acquirers and consolidators in 2024
With Insurance Age reporting on more than 100 broking deals alone in 2023, there still seems to be a healthy appetite for mergers and acquisitions in the sector. Saxon East reflects on the last 12 months and asks what the future has in store for further…
Ardonagh buys RiskSTOP Group
Ardonagh Advisory has purchased RiskSTOP Group, a provider of risk management surveys and ancillary services to the UK insurer and broking communities.
In-Depth: The digital imperative - enhancing social media presence for insurance brokers
In today’s digital age, a vibrant social media presence is not a luxury but a business imperative for insurance brokers. While traditional marketing channels like print and telemarketing still hold value, social media has emerged as a transformative tool…
AssuredPartners buys CIA Insurance
AssuredPartners has purchased Rugby-based CIA Insurance, a specialist landlord insurance broker.
Hallsdale Insurance buys ABR Insurance
The Broker Investment Group-backed Hallsdale Insurance has bought Allbright Bishop Rowley Insurance, based in Leicester.
Review of the Year 2023: Brown & Brown Europe’s Chris Sime
Chris Sime, group markets director at Brown & Brown Europe, reflects on why AI is the 'new black in insurance' and his surprise at the amount of broker M&A still being done
What does it take to be a broker NED?
Broker non-executive directors need to have excellent communication skills, bucket loads of experience, and be mindful of conflicts of interest, experts tell Ida Axling.
Sedgwick names Neil Gibson as CEO in the UK
Neil Gibson has been appointed CEO of Sedgwick in the UK, stepping up from chief operating officer of the business’ operations in the UK, New Zealand, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
NBJ rebrands as Verlingue London Markets and adds senior quartet to team
Verlingue has relaunched its Lloyd’s and London market arm after rebranding NBJ London Markets and announcing several senior hires.
Axa UK backs Labour Party pledge to appoint a Minister for Resilience
Axa has welcomed Labour’s commitment to appoint a Minister for Resilience if elected to Government at the next election.
Insurance Day for Dementia returns on 30 November
Individuals and firms across the insurance sector will unite in a collective effort on 30 November, to participate in the Insurance Day for Dementia to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.