Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Chase Templeton buys Healthcare Partners
Company says acquisition adds nearly £7m of annual premium income.
Brokerbility buys Churchill Insurance Consultants
Brokerbility Holdings Insurance Brokers says acquisition takes it past £50m GWP mark.
Cobra buys Philip Paul Associates
A number of other acquisitions are in progress according to Cobra.
The County Group buys Heath Insurance Brokers
All staff to stay with the firm.
Marsh finalises Jelf deal
Global broker completes deal following approval by Jelf shareholders.
Insurance Linx buys Southend-based broker
Broker says purchase of Rimington's will add close to £1m GWP to its business.
Inter Hannover to buy specialist church insurer
CGI set to be sold by the Congregational and General Charitable Trust.
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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.
