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Markel to acquire 51-year-old MGA specialising in marine products
’There are clear strategic and cultural similarities between the two businesses,’ says chief executive
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International broker completes MBO after selling UK arm
’It provides us with access to new funding that we will use to grow our offices, services, capabilities and technology,’ says chief executive
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Briefing: Does Ageas’ purchase of Esure make up for it losing out on DLG?
Ageas UK made two bids for DLG in 2024 – both were rejected
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Industry warned of looming insurance leadership crisis after M&A surge
’Whether leaders leave for new jobs, or leave the sector altogether, they will take with them years of experience, in some cases decades,’ says chief executive
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Munich Re completes sale of marine specialist founded in 1826
The decision to sell ’was driven by a reflection on our strategic goals and plans for the next stage of our own growth’, says managing director
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Ex-Ardonagh Specialty M&A leader joins Atec Group
’I’m delighted that we continue to attract this calibre of young talent to the group,’ says chief executive
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Middle discusses how Ageas will take on Aviva and DLG with Esure
’The fundamentals of the market are such that you can make money if you operate and focus in the right way,’ says chief executive
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Brown and Brown acquires Kenilworth-based commercial broker
’We look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead, which will benefit both our customers and our dedicated team,’ says director
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RSA to rebrand following NIG and FarmWeb acquisition
’Having brought RSA, NIG and FarmWeb together in 2024, we said we would move to one brand in the UK,’ says chief executive
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Ageas agrees to acquire Esure for £1.3bn
Ageas says the deal will create the third largest UK personal lines platform
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This week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 7 to 11 April 2025
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38-year-old broker acquired by Clear Group
’The team have reputable relationships with their clients and will fit in seamlessly with the Clear Group family,’ says chief executive
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Commercial account executive sells book of business worth £1m GWP
’He is great at what he does as an experienced commercial account executive and we are confident that his clients will remain loyal and he will attract new customers too,’ says managing director
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Backchat: April 2025
T&Cs you can’t put down for World Book Day, confirmed cricket collaboration, PAS provider paints the town with projection and one software firm pranks the industry with April Fool’s Day joke – what has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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Scottish broker rebrands after being acquired by Partners&
The change represents ’our full alignment with the wider business, uniting under one singular, forward-thinking brand’, says broker
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Lloyd’s broker integrates businesses under unified brand
’As we move forward together, our businesses are unified in terms of quality of service and in providing tailored and innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of every client, agent, broker or underwriter,’ says chairman
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Newmarket-based independent broker completes MBO after shareholders depart
’We are proud to be part of a growing movement of brokers choosing independence, service and long-term value over short-term exits,’ says chief executive
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Insurance veteran appointed M&A chief executive at insurance consultant
’His wealth of experience, combined with our unique business growth platform, will create some very exciting opportunities,’ says chief executive
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Ardonagh Advisory acquires Liverpool-based broker
’This partnership offers the platform and resources to further grow our business,’ say directors
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Gallagher acquires London-based commercial broker
’The business has a fantastic team that has in-depth understanding of the risks facing clients in the real estate sector,’ says regional managing director
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