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This week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 9 to 13 June 2025
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Steady decline in UK brokers seen over last decade
‘There’s always a place for proper advice selling well-constructed and priced products that have been carefully thought through,’ says director
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South Korean insurer ups stake in London-headquartered specialty underwriter
’This additional investment goes beyond a financial stake – it represents a strategic milestone toward increased collaboration and shared value creation,’ says chief executive
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Brown and Brown agrees nearly $10bn deal for parent firm of ex-Howden target
’This is a one-of-a-kind, ‘great acquires great’ transaction,’ says chief executive
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Michelle Taylor: New role provides opportunity to ‘draw the dots’ and fill Aviva’s distribution strategy gaps
Expanding the insurer’s exclusive regional broker proposition and tackling the relationship ripple effect of broker consolidation are both key focus areas for the broker distribution director
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The Clear Group moves three regional brokers into new Sheffield office
Intermediary’s regional managing director says the consolidation of three regional brokers into a central office represents a ’major commitment to Sheffield and the local business community’
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Markel completes acquisition of 51-year-old marine MGA
’I look forward to the opportunities we can leverage as we join forces,’ says president
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Alps inks new three-year capacity deal with AmTrust International
’We’re making it easier for brokers of all sizes to tap into a comprehensive range of add-on solutions written on A-rated paper,’ says managing director
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Oxbow Partners warns of further consolidation after Aviva and Ageas deals
’We believe that there will be further consolidation in the UK personal lines market and chief executives need to consider their M&A strategy,’ says consultancy
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Leicester-based commercial broker makes first acquisition
’We’ve waited patiently to find the perfect fit to enhance our business model,’ says co-owner
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BMS Group eyes UK retail growth following DR&P acquisition
‘The two businesses working alongside one another will create opportunities to enhance client outcomes, grow together and provide a remarkable environment for our people,’ says chief executive
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This week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 19 to 23 May 2025
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Aon-owned NFP makes senior hire after acquiring UK-based consultancy
The appointee has over 20 years of experience advising UK and international touring artists and productions of varying scale
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Professional services firm secures £275m to accelerate M&A and organic growth strategy
’Over the next five years we will deliver on the four pillars of our plan,’ says chief executive
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US provider expanding in UK secures $2.1bn in funding round led by exiting Esure owner
The firm has a valuation of $32bn following the investment
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Family-owned £1.2m GWP broker acquired after 51 years
’The business is a great fit for us and I’ve been really impressed with the skills, professionalism and knowledge base of all the team,’ says director
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Significant number of DLG shareholders vote against directors’ remuneration report
This comes after DLG chief executive Adam Winslow was handed a huge pay day ahead of Aviva’s planned £3.7bn takeover of the insurer
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Biba 2025: Aviva leader stresses ‘no material impact’ on broker message after DLG deal
’We’re very, very committed to the broker market,’ says personal lines managing director
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JMG Group secures major investment from US PE firm and Synova
’I’m incredibly proud of what the team has built over the last few years,’ says chief executive
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Optio Group to expand PI offering with MGA acquisition
‘This transaction builds on the momentum of our ongoing strategy targeting high-quality, niche specialty MGAs globally,’ says chief executive
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