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Clear Group appoints M&A managing director as it looks to grow UK footprint

2025-01-27T10:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

’Clear Group has a firm focus on succession planning and our strong and ambitious business model continues to attract leading market talent,’ says chief executive

The Big Question: Following M&A, how do leadership changes impact company culture and staff retention?

2025-01-22T08:00:00+00:00By Chantal Kapani

With M&A still a prominent feature of the insurance market, firms must take people considerations into account within these processes because senior staff exits post-acquisition can have organisational ramifications

Worcester-based commercial broker continues regional expansion with acquisition

2025-01-20T10:57:00+00:00By James Cowen

’We’re looking to consolidate and then grow our presence in the area over the coming years,’ says account executive

Brown and Brown’s M&A strategy is ‘alive and kicking’ despite integration focus for 2025

2025-01-17T11:00:00+00:00By Katie Scott

UK retail chief executive confirms that broker is set ‘to focus on a smaller number of larger deals’ this year as it develops ‘really healthy pipeline’

Investment firm acquires business protection broker to enter new market

2025-01-17T09:01:00+00:00By James Cowen

’This acquisition significantly strengthens our proposition by adding a specialist business protection capability,’ says chief executive

Top 50 firm acquires broker to expand telematics offering

2025-01-13T10:22:00+00:00By James Cowen

The acquired firm employs over 50 people and serves 7,000 live policyholders

Brown and Brown rolls out rebrand as part of One Retail strategic plan

2025-01-13T07:00:00+00:00By Katie Scott

Intermediary group doubling down on standardisation project after raft of M&A led to “fragmented” business and operations, says UK retail chief executive

Insurance provider acquires marine specialist

2025-01-10T12:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

’This strategic acquisition is an exciting development,’ says chief executive

Brown and Brown acquires specialist broker

2025-01-10T11:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

’We look forward to the opportunities this partnership will bring,’ says statement

UK insurance M&A deals rose last year after slower 2023

2025-01-10T08:00:00+00:00By Chantal Kapani

’The focus on cost efficiencies, scale and simplification of operating models and product ranges is motivating both acquisitions and sales of insurance businesses,’ says UK insurance strategy and transactions

Two brokers announce new strategic partnership to enhance services

2025-01-09T07:00:00+00:00By Chantal Kapani

’Together, we will be able to offer even more comprehensive and innovative solutions to our clients,’ says managing director

Commercial insurer agrees to acquire E&S provider

2025-01-08T11:35:00+00:00By James Cowen

’This transaction may eventually allow us to provide our clients with an even broader suite of products and solutions to meet risks today and in the future,’ says chief executive

MGA signs multiyear capacity deal for property owners and commercial combined

2025-01-07T12:00:00+00:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

’We’re confident it will continue to deliver strong results and the kind of underwriting discipline and risk selection we expect from our partner,’ says insurer’s head of retail

Insurance group announces first acquisition of 2025

2025-01-07T11:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

’This acquisition significantly increases our market share,’ says chief executive

Broker joins network as it looks to expand through acquisitions

2025-01-06T12:25:00+00:00By James Cowen

’It is important to partner with a network that can help us grow our business, whilst remaining staunchly independent,’ says managing director

Winslow ‘likely to be comforted by package worth millions’ after Aviva/DLG deal

2025-01-03T09:35:00+00:00By James Cowen

A report stated that ’there was no need for two management teams’ following Aviva’s takeover of DLG

Arag Group completes DAS UK integration

2025-01-02T11:18:00+00:00By Chantal Kapani

Chief executive says the move marks a ‘new era’

Broker rebrands as Aon completes acquisition

2025-01-02T10:37:00+00:00By James Cowen

’This collaboration enables us to enhance our offering, extend our reach and build on the strong foundations we’ve developed in our long history,’ says chairman

Aviva reveals job cuts plan after agreeing to buy DLG for £3.7bn

2025-01-02T09:31:00+00:00By James Cowen

Aviva aims to save £125m annually in pre-tax costs within three years of the deal being completed

Top 50 Brokers: Top six UK brokers peel away from revenue peloton with billions under belt

2025-01-02T08:00:00+00:00By John Nisbet

The impact of M&A continues to change the composition of UKGI’s top 50 brokers as aggregate brokerage skyrockets compared to prior years

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