Consolidators
Howden reports 48% revenue rise for 2021
The broker, which recently bought Aston Lark, also reveals organic growth of 19% for the year.
Dickson & Co eager to double business and keep expanding
Dickson director Gavin Mitchell told Insurance Age that the broker would acquire more businesses in 2022 as well as recruit more people for its growing commercial team.
GRP's Marshall Wooldridge snaps up Rotherham-based broker
Goldthorpe, a family-owned business which writes both commercial and personal lines, is the fifth broker bought by Marshall Wooldridge since it became GRP's Yorkshire hub in 2016.
Specialist Risk Group buys special risks team from Bridge Insurance
Deal is SRG's first in 2022 and is part of a long-term partnership with Bridge.
Tysers sells credit & surety business to Xenia
It is Xenia’s eight deal in recent months and second trade credit buy.
Dickson & Co buys Morrison Associates
The broker says it expects further acquisitions in early 2022 as it continues to widen its presence in Northern Ireland.
Aston Lark buys Phoenix Healthcare
Phoenix specialises in corporate healthcare provision and is Aston Lark’s second deal in 2022.
GRP's Alan & Thomas buys in Bournemouth
BIG Insurance is the broker's third deal since becoming GRP's southern hub.
Aston Lark makes first deal of 2022
Consolidator buys Mainstay Insurance, a commercial broker headquartered in Hove.
Blog: Industry trends to look out for in 2022
Adrian Saunders, commercial director at Ecclesiastical Insurance, shares his predictions for the broker market in 2022.
Markerstudy Group buys family-owned Lloyd’s broker
The acquisition of Clegg Gifford will offer Markerstudy access to the Lloyd’s market, a step which it deems 'integral' to its expansion strategy.
Ardonagh to buy MDS Group
The deal furthers the broker’s plan to expand its worldwide reach after revealing fresh investment from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority earlier this month.
Review of the year: Axa's Jon Walker
The CEO of of Axa Commercial looks back at a year of broker consolidation and discusses regulatory developments and sustainability.
Ardonagh valued at $7.5bn as it reveals fresh investment
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority joins group of investors alongside existing shareholders MDP and HPS.
PIB moves into the Dutch market
The consolidator has added Amsterdam-based Light Insurance to its international portfolio.
The accidental insurance broker – Brokerbility boss Ashwin Mistry
Profile: How Ashwin Mistry took a wrong turn and ended up in insurance. Interview by Siân Barton
Broking Success: A helping hand… or eight?
The Insurance Octopus director Helen Bush and Naz Keshavarzi, product and insurer relationship manager, tell Insurance Age all about how they make the business more accessible for the SME market and what the company’s journey has been like so far
AssuredPartners acquires PSP Group
The broker highlighted that the deal was a step forward towards the expansion of its UK operation in the South West.
Aston Lark buys PMI book
The consolidator has added the client book of Choice Benefits to its portfolio.
Lycetts on track to triple profits in 2021
In an interview with Insurance Age, Lycetts boss Charles Foster speaks about the company’s growth strategy, changes in the agricultural sector, and plans for finding a new CEO.
Howden buys boutique broker, Ross Insurance Group
The business, based in Surbiton, specialises in financial and construction risks.
Gallagher completes $3.25bn Willis Re deal
The broking giant will combine WTW's treaty reinsurance brokerage operations with its existing reinsurance business under the brand Gallagher Re.
Clear Group buys H R Jennings & Co
The South Croydon-based broker was established in 1922 and specialises in aviation and small craft insurance.
GRP’s Alan & Thomas buys Aquilla
Alan & Thomas is the southern hub business for Global Risk Partners.