Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
County Group buys George Williams Insurance Services
Acquisition is County Group's fourth in seven months.
Henderson raises possibility of AIM flotation
Broker states it is on the verge of its next acquisition.
Cobra buys commercial broker Robert Edward Southern
Cobra confident of announcing more acquisitions in the coming months.
Paul Baker Insurance Services buys RK Shipman
Acquisition creates a larger dedicated park home insurance team.
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Principal buys second motorcycle book in days
The broker has acquired the motorcycle book of Simply Insurance.
Aston Scott buys First Commercial Insurance Brokers
Broker's directors to stay on with the firm.
Principal buys BikeTeam from iGO4 Partners
Deal transfers book of 5,000 motorcycle policies to the broker.
RDG continually evaluating acquisition opportunities
Insurer has just bought MGA Midas Underwriting.
Ryan Direct Group buys Midas
Former RSA chief Paul Donaldson to chair the acquired business.
PIB hires Ryan Brown as CFO from Towergate
Brown will work on PIB's acquisition plans.
Besso to pursue growth with Clydesdale Bank funding
Broker says it worked closely with shareholders in considering options.
Integro expects further deals in 2016
The organisation will continue to focus on niche sport and entertainment lines as it seeks further growth.
Nexus buys Millstream Underwriting
MGA makes its second purchase of 2015.
McManus hails Carlyle backing as acquisition plans take shape
PIB open to taking on new staff and buying businesses over the next five years.
Lomond MacDonald bought by Bluefin
Deal follows purchases of Leven Insurance and MasterPolicy and all three brokers were previously part of Broker Network.
The Carlyle Group buys stake in PIB Insurance Brokers
Brendan McManus and Chris Giles firm targets acquisition programme after investment.
Integro buys Entertainment Insurance Partners
EIP specialises in entertainment and sports and is the parent company of Robertson Taylor.
PIB rumoured for Carlyle Group acquisition
Reports say that Carlyle Group is in lead to buy the Birmingham-based broker headed up by Brendan McManus.
Higos aims for £25m income by 2020
MD Ian Gosden out to prove general community broking can be as profitable as other models.
A-Plan opens office in Bromley with another due in Eastbourne
Broker planning to make three acquisitions.
Back to buying
As consolidation picks up pace again, Paul Meehan looks at if any lessons have been learned from the last round of buyouts
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.