Broking giant created from Towergate issues £800m bond offering
The insurance broking giant created from the merger of Towergate and other firms has put out a £800m bond offering and a £90m credit facility.
The group, which is currently operating under the name KIRS, aims to use the funds to finance the acquisition of Chase Templeton and Direct Group, formerly Ryan Direct, as well as “place incremental
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