Consolidators
Ardonagh's Q1 deal spend revealed
The consolidator has paid £111m in cash for deals including Marmalade, Hemsley Wynne Furlonge, AccuRisk, and Resilium as it also states it was paid £22.75m for Bennetts.
Partners& acquires Town and Country
The deal will see the broker build its presence in the South West and establish a regional hub.
Ardonagh Advisory buys loss adjuster
Thompson & Ryan is based in London and has a nationwide presence.
Aston Lark Ireland continues expansion with fresh deal
Brady Burns & Associates, based in County Kildare, is the consolidator's third deal in Ireland this year.
Marsh’s Neil Poulton appointed MD at Sagars
Founder, John Meadows, has stepped back from his leadership role at the Global Risk Partners-owned broker.
Specialist Risk Group buys Irish MGA, Blackrock Insurance Solutions
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), has announced the acquisition of specialist Irish liability and property MGA, Blackrock Insurance Solutions.
Aon/WTW to divest $3.6bn of assets to Gallagher ahead of merger
The sale includes Willis Re and is intended to address questions raised by regulators including the European Commission.
PIB buys Jersey-based CBCJ
Consolidator says the PI specialist broker will be integrated into its Guernsey-based business as it plans to expand across the Channel Islands.
Ardonagh Advisory to purchase PMI specialist Usay Group
The Cirencester-headquartered business, which has 195 staff, will add to Adonagh's PMI proposition.
GRP completes Marsh Networks deal
The networks business has been rebranded to Hedron and will continue to be led by David Hopwood who has joined the GRP executive team.
Right Choice to buy Bennetts
Bennetts has finally found a home after Ardonagh divested its purchase of the motor specialist last year following a CMA investigation.
Kingfisher tipped to sell Fresh brands to Right Choice amid court battle
Kingfisher (formerly Vantage) bought Fresh in 2018. The sale follows Kingfisher taking the Fresh-sellers to court alleging it had been “induced to enter into the purchase by fraudulent misrepresentations made by and/or on behalf of the warrantors”.
Atlanta snaps up Be Wiser
Move follows redundancies and a number of management exits at Be Wiser and will see the personal lines broker operate alongside Swinton, Autonet, Carole Nash and Marmalade.
Aston Lark buys O’Loughlin Insurance Group in Ireland
Aston Lark Ireland CEO Robert Kennedy says further acquisition announcements are "imminent" as broker makes its second Irish deal of the year.
Blog: The market opportunity and how to capitalise on it
Brokers are in demand, but what should you think about ahead of selling up? The Cripps Pemberton Greenish team outline some key considerations.
Analysis: The future of the networks model
Following on from GRP's surprise purchase of Marsh Networks, Martin Friel investigates how consolidation is changing the networks landscape.
Partners& buys Nottingham-based broker
Business says deal for IFM Select supports its strategy to build its presence in the Midlands.
GRP spent £60m on 18 deals in 2020
Consolidator's financial results for the year ended 31 March 2020 show a pre-tax loss of £23.4m, but rising turnover and a 42% boost in operating profit.
Ethos Broking buys London-based Chambers and Newman
Ardonagh-owned Ethos says the deal brings its number of regional hubs up to 13.
Ian Donaldson lifts lid on Atlanta's Marmalade deal
The CEO tells Insurance Age about his plans in the telematics and pay-as-you-go insurance areas, as he reveals Atlanta has another five or six deals in the pipeline.
Aston Lark buys DNA Insurance
DNA is a motor trade specialist and will sit alongside Aston Lark’s Road Runner business.
PIB looks to Ireland for expansion
The consolidator has extended its reach in Ireland with its buy of retail broker, Creane & Creane.
Towergate snaps up Swansea-based broker
Move follows hot on the heels of its purchase of the corporate retail book of business from AFL Insurance Brokers.
Ardonagh creates international unit led by Des O'Connor
Move comes as Ardonagh Global Partners makes its first deal in the United States.