Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Seventeen Group buys Thompson and Partners
The broker's previous owner joins James Hallam as head of its newly created credit and marine division.
Howden buys specialist care brokers
Broker aims to grow in the care sector by by acquiring Care Home Insurance Services and PrimeCare.
Brightside tipped to lead the hunt for Autonet
Bristol-based broker linked with van specialist.
Markerstudy to buy Chaucer’s UK motor business
Deal to be completed in the third quarter of 2015.
'Business as usual' after Integro buys NPA
NPA director Bob Pybus says it will continue to pursue acquisitions and growth.
Integro buys NPA Insurance Broking Group
New York-based company says it will continue to expand its presence in the UK.
Pavey Group acquires Buddens Westinsure
The Buddens Westinsure team will join Pavey Group's Exeter office.
Academy buys Dunelm Insurance Brokers
Broker targeting £33m of turnover in 2015.
Jelf acquisition enhances broker's claims offering
CEO Alex Alway says future acquisitions will be general insurance and employee benefits firms.
Jelf buys Hamilton Bond
Management team stays at loss adjuster.
Buying in to buyouts
Broker MBOs are becoming more prevalent but great care and planning are essential if they are to be successful, explains Tony Cornell
RK Harrison and Hyperion sign up to merger deal
The boards and shareholders of both companies give their approval for the deal.
Hiscox and R&Q Synergy MGA deal stopped
Insurer pushes ahead with £9.25m yacht and marine trade MGA buy.
Fairfax to buy Brit for £1.22bn
Boards of both companies have reached agreement on the cash for shares deal.
Clear acquires JH Hibbert
Deal moves Clear Insurance Management to £60m premium.
All change
Change will be this year’s defining theme, says Bill Cooper, and small to medium-sized brokers are in a perfect position to exploit it
Business as usual for brokers as Aviva takes next step in Friends Life takeover
Brokers largely unconcerned over insurer’s purchase of life and pensions provider
Willis deal “biggest” acquisition for Clark Thomson
Broker insists independence remains following the deal which also saw it join Willis Commercial Network.
Saga buys bike broker Bennetts for £26.26m
Deal takes firm up to approximately 20% of UK motorbike insurance market.
Bennett Christmas buys book of business from Howden
The broker plans to grow to £20m in the next three years.
Miles Smith plans acquisitions after refinancing
Broker announces growth plans following refinancing with Clydesdale.
Hiscox to buy MGA and HNW provider from R&Q
Deal expected to complete this quarter of 2015.
Cinven buys Premium Credit for £462m
Andrew Doman stays as chief executive following private equity deal.
XL's takeover of Catlin confirmed
The businesses have agreed to a deal worth £2.79bn.