Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Bridle buys SIS
Bridle Insurance has completed the acquisition of Southampton Insurance Services for a six figure sum.
Top five Post stories
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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.
Aon in $4.9bn swoop for outsourcing firm
Aon has agreed a deal to acquire HR consulting and outsourcing company Hewitt Associates for $4.9bn, consisting of 50% cash and 50% Aon stock.
Aon in $4.9bn swoop for outsourcing firm
Aon has agreed a deal to acquire HR consulting and outsourcing company Hewitt Associates for $4.9bn, consisting of 50% cash and 50% Aon stock.
Lord Levene set to target state banks with new investment vehicle
Lord Levene, chairman of Lloyd’s of London, is to spearhead an acquisition vehicle targeting state controlled bank assets, according to reports.
Law firm Halliwells granted longer to find buyer
Halliwells has filed a second notice of intention to appoint an administrator in a bid to buy more time to secure a sale of the firm without entering into administration.
Halliwells to seek more time for sale
Halliwells is expected to ask for more time to negotiate its sale after more parties showed an interest in buying all or part of the firm.
A kwik fix for Fortis?
Fortis’ onward march continued last week with the not-so-unexpected news that it had acquired the Kwik Fit insurance business.