Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Markel swoops for French broker
Markel International has agreed to acquire Le Centaure, a French equine insurance broker and cover holder based near Deauville, Normandy.
Brit opens books to PE house as Apollo ups bid to £10.75 a share
Brit Insurance today confirmed that private equity house Apollo has submitted a revised indicative proposal to acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of the company at a price of £10.75 per share in cash.
Lloyd's & London market: Bargain hunt
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Ink MD hits the road to secure Westinsure deal
Ink Underwriting Agencies managing director Mike Smith has begun a fortnight of roadshow meetings to convince the shareholders of broker network Westinsure to accept its offer for the business.
Brokers at war over contingent commissions
Aon has become embroiled in a war of words with rival Willis after it signalled its intent to once again accept contingent commissions in the US.
Moat vows to return aggregator to profit after £1 buy
Fairpoint Group chief executive Chris Moat has vowed to return Money Extra to profit by the end of the year, after acquiring the troubled aggregator for just £1.
Bridle buys SIS
Bridle Insurance has completed the acquisition of Southampton Insurance Services for a six figure sum.
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Evans linked with Axa UK
The former chief executive of Axa Life Paul Evans has been linked with the same role at Axa UK, replacing current incumbent Nicolas Moreau, who took over from Dennis Holt in June 2006.
Bridle acquires Southampton Insurance Services
Bridle Insurance has completed the acquisition of Southampton Insurance Services for a six figure sum.
Giles-owned Ink bids for Westinsure
Giles owned-managing general agent Ink has made an offer to acquire Westinsure.
Aviva and RSA among firms studying Quinn bid memo
UK insurance giants Aviva and RSA have been named among the potential bidders for Quinn Insurance, according to a report this morning.
Two further Halliwells teams join BLG
The former head of Halliwells' London-based dispute resolution group has joined Barlow Lyde & Gilbert as a partner.
Aggregator sold for a £1
Fairpoint Group today said it had accelerated its strategy of extending the group from a debt solutions business for heavily indebted consumers by agreeing to acquire 100% of the share capital of aggegator Moneyextra.
Halliwells insurance arm joins BLG
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has confirmed its takeover of the Manchester-based insurance practice of Halliwells.
Brit deal in the balance
Private equity house Apollo is not expected to up its offer for Brit, meaning the chances of the deal being successful are 50:50, according to Jefferies International.
Halliwells sells to BLG
Halliwells' insurance business has been acquired by London-based Barlow Lyde Gilbert, after the deal was approved by its board.
Medicals Direct buys rival
North London-based medical services provider Medicals Direct Group has acquired competitor Medibureau for an undisclosed sum.
Hill Dickinson confirms Halliwells takeover
Hill Dickinson has confirmed that it is to buy Halliwells’ Liverpool and Sheffield operations.
Bridle acquires Abbot Insurance
Bridle Insurance has acquired Leicestershire-based niche personal lines broker Abbot Insurance.
Apollo-Brit deal given 50:50 chance as PE house tipped not to raise bid
Private equity house Apollo is not expected to up its offer for Brit, meaning the chances of the deal being successful are 50:50, according to Jefferies International.
BLG poised for Halliwells' insurance team swoop
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert's partners have backed the proposed deal to acquire Halliwells' insurance team, according to Post's sister title Legal Week.
Medicals Direct buys London rival
North London-based medical services provider Medicals Direct Group has acquired rival firm Medibureau for an undisclosed sum.
Medicals Direct buys London rival
North London-based medical services provider Medicals Direct Group has acquired rival firm Medibureau for an undisclosed sum.