Consolidators
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.
Gallagher/Willis Re deal gets green light from competition watchdog
The CMA launched a merger inquiry into the $3.25bn takeover in October.
Ardonagh reports growth in income in Q3 2021 update
Consolidator says it completed £125m of investment in Q3 including its purchase of Usay Group in the UK, as it reports significant reduction in loss for the first nine months of the year.
Capacity and insurer relationships key priorities for broker space
Acrisure carried out a review of the broking sector, highlighting firms’ top priorities, challenges, and M&A appetite.
Aston Lark acquires Philip Williams & Company
The Warrington broker, which provides insurance to Police Federations and other law enforcement agencies in the UK, is the second deal in a week for the consolidator.
Innovation Broking CEO lifts lid on sale
Paul Dickson tells Insurance Age about the sales process and discusses the future for Innovation Broking as part of Aston Lark.
Aston Lark buys Top 100 broker
Innovation Broking is the latest business to join Aston Lark's stable as CEO Paul Dickson is set to become chair of Aston Lark’s broking and benefits companies from early 2022.
Market Analysis: Broking consolidation from 2010 to today – how the top 100 has changed
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift charts consolidation among the top 100 intermediaries from 2010 to today and reflects on the biggest winners in terms of M&A success