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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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Clear Group’s MGA arm makes first acquisition since rebranding
’This acquisition marks a significant step in our evolution and broadens our reach,’ says managing director
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Briefing: US broker should welcome $2bn investment as it continues UK expansion
Exiting Esure owner is reportedly interested in buying another insurance firm – and is weighing up a huge investment opportunity
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This week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 28 April to 2 May
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Macclesfield broker makes acquisition after receiving six-figure investment
’This client book acquisition fits exceptionally well with our national growth strategy and supports our ambitions to double in size over the next five years,’ says managing director
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Retail broker to rebrand after being acquired by US-based firm
’While our name has changed, it will not affect the extraordinary value and service that our clients have come to expect from us,’ says southern managing director
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Bedford-based £4m GWP broker acquired
The deal represents the final stage of a two-step succession plan
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Exiting Esure owner reportedly in talks to lead $2bn investment in broker
The new investment is set to take the form of preferred equity, according to a report
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This week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 22 to 25 April 2025
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Will RSA’s reputation remain ‘Intact’ after rebrand?
Adopting parent company’s name could see the insurer ‘literally starting again as a brand’ – or could the ‘allure’ of a ‘new and different’ name pose an ‘interesting strategy’ for business progression?
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Briefing: Is Lloyd’s ‘undervalued’ as an investment opportunity?
Research indicates that investment capital could be well homed within Lloyd’s and the London market – could syndicates snap up M&A spend?
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JMG Group expands UK presence with trio of acquisitions
’These acquisitions reflect the strength of our businesses and their confidence in the support we provide,’ says chief executive
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Admiral agrees to sell US motor business to private investment firm
Leader says the insurer has made the move as it looks to focus on delivering ’long-term sustainable growth in our businesses in the UK and mainland Europe’
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Broking group expands in Suffolk with purchase of commercial broker
’Being part of a larger broker means we will benefit from an increased presence in the market,’ says founder
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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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