Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Zurich would pay cash for RSA
Insurer says if an offer is made it will likely be “solely in cash”.
RSA says no talks held with Zurich
Provider responds to Zurich’s confirmation that it is considering a takeover approach.
Brokers predict RSA "bidding war"
Brokers expect other insurers to enter race to buy RSA.
RSA deal could open up Zurich to more brokers
Brokers divided over how the possible takeover would affect the market.
Zurich RSA takeover hailed “good fit”
Deal not expected to have negative impact on broker market in the UK as Axa, Allianz and AIG named as other potential bidders.
Zurich considering RSA takeover
RSA currently valued at nearly £4.5bn on the stock exchange.
Cigna sells to Anthem in $54.2bn deal
US-based health insurers brought together will have 53 million customers.
Seventeen Group buys Professional Insurance Advisers
Second deal for broker in two months.
Circle Insurance Services eyes two deals
Chairman Tony Norcott says he plans to continue for several years and will hand business to his daughter.
Higos has six deals in pipeline
Move follows funding from Clydesdale Bank and MD says one deal has already completed.
AM Best says M&A activity will continue
Company points to mergers between insurers having an effect on the broker market.
JM Glendinning acquires 70% of shares in AS Green & Co
Tony Green, founder and managing director of AS Green, will stay with firm for at least three years following acquisition.
Market divided on insurer mergers
Recent takeovers have left brokers pondering the impact of these deals on the industry
Former Endsleigh exec Tim Larden buys Ladbrook Insurance
Martin Ladbrook, founder of the Sheffield-based specialty third-sector broker, to retire following deal.
Finch buys two brokers
The firm's acquisition of Paul Jones and Atwoods takes its GWP up to £20m.
Green Insurance plans more deals
Duncan Coleman, managing director, reveals they are hoping for more acquisitions as M B Mulcahy deals takes GWP up to around £22m.
Willis to merge with Towers Watson
The $18bn transaction has been approved by directors from each company.
Green Insurance buys M B Mulcahy
Merton-based High Street broker is third purchase for Green Insurance since investment deal with Peter Cullum backed Minority Venture Partners.
Clear reports drop in profit
CEO Howard Lickens says fall is due to the broker investing in office relocations.
Clydesdale Bank to lend £50m to brokers
Head of insurance Paul Hambrook says bank is on course to lend that amount in its curent financial year.
Marsh buys SME Insurance Services
Co-founders Roger Snowden and Jason Gandy will join Marsh.
AmTrust buys Composite
Firm was previously capacity provider for the legal expenses specialists.
Integro buys Kite Warren & Wilson
The London-based firm specialises in marine hull and liability coverage and financial lines.
German deal will benefit UK brokers, says Acturis boss
Acturis chief David McDonald says acquisition of AssFiNET will lead to an expansion of its UK offering to brokers.