Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
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Clear buys Emson Corporate Services
Clear Insurance Management CEO Howard Lickens says acquisition will strengthen its construction business.
Integro buys Ellis Clowes
Integro claims it is now the world's leading motorsports insurance broker following acquisition.
Jelf shareholders approve Marsh takeover
Deal expected to be completed in December.
New Gallagher UK Retail CEO Stuart Reid to tackle integration
Reid says his background integrating businesses at Bluefin will stand him in good stead.
A-Plan to target specialist brokers
Chief executive Carl Shuker says acquisitions manager hire allows broker to seek out businesses to buy.
A-Plan hires Hartley from Swinton as acquisitions chief
Broker says move is part of expansion plans.
M&A growing in the Lloyd's and wider market
Delegates at Lloyd's conference also told use of data analytics increasing among brokers.
Higos buys AJP Partnership
The broker's 26 staff join Higos as its commercial book exceeds personal lines for first time.
County Group buys Brady & Jones
The County Group completes sixth acquisition in three years taking annual premium to £50m.
Willis sells 16.9% share of Miller to US-based BB&T
Deal follows on from Willis’ Miller takeover earlier this year.
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Principal buys motor broking business from Marsh
All six staff at the Kendal-based office are transferring with the business.
Academy Insurance rebrands acquisitions
Broker also reveals intention to buy in Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
Bought By Many buys Brooks Braithwaite (Sussex)
Bought By Many will use its technology platform to create quote-and-buy process for pet insurance.
Marsh CEO Mark Weil hails Jelf acquisition
Weil says Marsh won't stand in the way of any Jelf plans.
Marsh buys Jelf in £258m takeover deal
Marsh predicts expanded job and career opportunities for employees of both businesses.
Amlin agrees to £3.5bn takeover by Mitsui Sumitomo
Amlin directors to recommend offer to shareholders.
Markerstudy buys Lionheart Insurance
Deal adds over £2m in premium to the firm.
NPA in talks to buy several brokers says director
Bob Pybus expects profit to continuing growing as firm records 20% increase to £1.8m.
Innovation Group agrees to Carlyle takeover bid
Offer values firm at £499m.
FCA reportedly looking into Aviva and Friends Life merger
Advisors on the merger asked to disclose information after Friends Life shares rose 17% a month before the deal was leaked.
End of an era as Zurich poised to take over RSA
Brokers give a mixed reaction to Zurich’s bid to buy RSA as deadline extended
Broking success: Circle game
Circle Insurance's Tony Norcott on being debt-free and growing