Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Gallagher set to ink another deal before Christmas
Michael Rea reveals that a number of buys have been lined up for 2019.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
The Insurance Age team chat about the most popular stories of this week including potential deals and fines as well as "poor" cyber products.
Simply Business CEO slams “poor” cyber products
New UK CEO David Summers on Simply Business’ strategy, being owned by Travelers and why the broker doesn’t sell cyber insurance.
JLT shareholders say ‘yes’ to Marsh & McLennan deal
The $5.6bn takeover was unveiled in September.
Gallagher buys majority stake in Vasek Insurance Services
Deal is the broker's third in 2018 and follows Risk Services and Portmore.
Erskine Murray targeting £50m of GWP by 2021
CEO confirms plans to buy more businesses next year.
Bennett Gould snaps up Advantage Underwriting's UK book
The deal is subject to regulatory approvals.
County Group buys Douglas Insurance Brokers
It is the third deal for the GRP-owned business this year and has received regulatory approval.
Quizzical questions: 2 November 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Reich makes first buy for years with LJM Insurance Brokers deal
Takeover adds £4m of gross written premium to the group.
Ardonagh raising $225m debt for deals
Finance to cover Swinton takeover and more.
Broker Ed bought by BGC Partners
A BGC Partners subsidiary is to acquire the reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker for an undisclosed sum.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning discuss Simon Cooter's decision to leave Covéa in 2019 and FCA warnings on clone brokers.
Willis IRM eyeing acquisitions
Business seeking small to medium brokers who need a succession plan.
Quizzical questions: 26 October 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Marsh & McLennan reveals $100m hedging cost for JLT deal
The $5.6bn takeover is expected to close in spring 2019.
Vantage owner, NSM, buys UK motor MGA
The company has bought Xpekt as it seeks to build niche motor business in the UK.
Miller buys Alston Gayler and Co
Alston Gayler is an independent London market broker and Miller said the move would enhance its wholesale and specialist broking capability.
Podcast: Certus' Ben Welsh looks at the top five stories of the week
The unrated insurer debate, technology and consolidation all come under the microscope.
Bollington set to buy after Wilson merger and organic growth
Documents show the Wilson price tag was £44.9m.
Gallagher buys Portmore Insurance Brokers
Deal is the broker's second since UK Retail CEO Michael Rea promised a return to buying earlier this year.
Ardonagh sells Direct Group’s claims business for £36m
Figure dependent upon performance.
Tasker set to make acquisitions
CEO Robert Organ on bringing the business together, learnings from Bluefin and why Tasker will not become a new consolidator.
Broking Break - Your Top Five
In a busy week for news brokers wanted to read about potential deals, premium finance, senior departures from insurers and the "crack cocaine" of insurance.