Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Allianz launches takeover bid for Euler Hermes
Allianz will aim to buy the remaining portion of Euler Hermes for €1.85bn (£1.65bn).
Allianz and Sri Ayudhya Capital join forces in Thailand
Allianz and Sri Ayudhya Capital will team up to expand the coverage of life and general insurance business across Thailand.
Interview: Lyndon Wood, Moorhouse Group
Lyndon Wood is an author, TV presenter and entrepreneur behind the largest independent insurance broker in Wales.
Carole Nash was ‘target consumer brand’ for Ardonagh, says Ross
Motorcycle broker Carole Nash was a longstanding acquisition target for Ardonagh, the group's CEO said
Ardonagh adjusted Ebitda up 19.7% in Q3
The Ardonagh Group posted adjusted Ebitda of £ 79.1m in the first nine months of 2017, a 19.7% rise year-on-year.
Cass-Stephens acquires D Paxman Insurances
Gloucester based Cass-Stephens has acquired commercial broker D Paxman Insurances, its seventh acquisition in the last 15 years.
Aviva buys Irish insurer for €130m
Aviva has acquired Irish insurer Friends First in a deal worth €130m (£116m).
GRP-backed Alan & Thomas makes first deal
Alan & Thomas has acquired Commercial and General Insurance, its first acquisition since being bought by GRP less than two weeks ago.
Bollington Wilson Group set for acquisitions in 2018
Bollington are set to make several acquisitions in the next 18 months following the group’s merger with Wilsons.
Higos marks third acquisition with Mellerups
Higos has acquired shooting and field sports specialists, Mellerup’s General Insurances, for an undisclosed sum.
Bollington merges with Wilsons Insurance Brokers
Bollington has merged with Wilsons Insurance Brokers after securing investment funds from private equity firm Inflexion.
Will the last of the Lloyd’s listed carriers be snapped up in the coming years?
The number of independent Lloyd’s listed carriers is dwindling. What will happen if the last players are swept up?
County Group acquires Inspire Risk Management
The County Group today acquired Warrington-based Inspire Risk Management.
GRP acquires Alan & Thomas Insurance Group
Investment vehicle Global Risk Partners has acquired a majority stake in Poole-based Alan & Thomas Insurance Group.
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Aon to acquire Henderson Insurance Broking Group
Aon is set to acquire Henderson Insurance Broking Group.
R&Q takes on Prosight Lloyd's syndicate in run-off
R&Q has reached an agreement with Prosight Specialty Insurance to manage Syndicate 1110 in run-off.
Davies Group acquires Service Tick
Acquisitive insurance service provider Davies Group has acquired analytics firm Service Tick.
Nexus Group marks fourth acquisition with Credit Risk Solutions
Independent managing general agent Nexus Group today acquired Credit Risk Solutions to improve its growth strategy.
Insurance Linx acquires Nelson Insurance Brokers
Insurance Linx has acquired Swadlincote-based Nelson Insurance Brokers.
Jelf-Bluefin integration running ‘ahead of plan’, says Weil
Exclusive: The integration of Marsh’s Jelf and Bluefin brands is running ahead of schedule, CEO Mark Weil told Post.
Novae adopts Axis brand as deal is completed
Axis has completed its acquisition of Novae, which will be merged into the Bermudan-insurers brand.
XL Catlin to buy 20% of Indian broker
Global insurer XL Catlin is to buy a 20% stake in an Indian insurance broker.
Ardonagh buys Carole Nash and Mastercover
Newly formed broking group Ardonagh has acquired Altrincham-based motorcycle broker Carole Nash and Hertfordshire-based broker Mastercover.