Is Esure enough for Ageas?
News Editor's View: After securing two acquisitions, Scott McGee asks if Ageas will look to acquire more rivals in the future to ensure it is a top three personal lines provider or whether it will focus more on organic growth.
So Ageas has got the deal done.
After months of speculation, with it being repeatedly named as the most likely candidate from the off, Ageas has bought Esure from owner Bain for £1.295bn.
First thing to
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