Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Lloyds' Bill Cooper on why M&A is looking more attractive despite Brexit
As the dust settles on the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, some of the initial predictions about the impact of 'Brexit’ on mergers and acquisitions activity in the insurance market appear unfounded.
Japanese Sompo aims to become a 'truly global insurer'
Sompo's president and CEO, Kengo Sakurada has said the Japanese insurer aims to build a business which competes on a global scale with its purchase of Endurance.
Torlea buys Lloyd's broker Kinetic
Torlea Group has bought Kinetic Insurance Brokers.
Asia Capital Re sells to Chinese investment firms
Singapore-based ACR Capital Holdings' shareholders have agreed to sell the reinsurance firm to two Shenzhen state-owned firms.
Charman to net £255m from sale of Endurance to Sompo
John Charman stands to gain £255m from the £4.95bn sale of Endurance to Sompo.
Broker Network set on building a 'regional broking powerhouse'
Broker Network is aiming to building a “regional broking powerhouse” as it sets its sights on further acquisitions.
Finch becomes Broker Network's first regional broker buy
Broker Network has bought commercial broker Finch Commercial Insurance Brokers.
Sompo reaches agreement with Endurance's board for $6.3bn acquisition
Japanese property and casualty insurer Sompo Holdings has agreed to acquire Bermuda based P&C insurer Endurance Specialty for $6.3bn (£4.96bn) or $93 a share.
XL Catlin acquires Brooklyn Underwriting
XL Catlin has completed its acquisition of Lloyd’s approved coverholder Brooklyn Underwriting.
Applied Systems acquires IS2 platform
Applied Systems has acquired the eTrading personal lines platform from IS2, as part of a wider strategy to expand into the UK market.
Helios looks to raise £8.45m on stock exchange
Helios is aiming to raise £8.45m by issuing new shares on the stock exchange.
R&Q acquires legacy book from Belgian insurer
Randall and Quilter has taken on a portfolio of legacy exposures from Aviabel.
Pricing under pressure in warranty and indemnity as new entrants target market
With 2015 the biggest ever year for mergers and acquisitions globally, demand for warranty and indemnity insurance is rising rapidly.
R&Q agrees to reinsure outstanding SIMIA contracts
Randall and Quilter has reached an agreement with closed mutual SIMIA to reinsure all outstanding contracts.
GRP snaps up Marshall Woolridge
Global Risk Partners, has acquired Marshall Wooldridge, the company's seventh acquisition in recent months.
Europe set for five-year high in M&A activity
European mergers and acquisitions activity is on track to reach a five-year high by the end of the year.
Davies Group sees 38% revenue increase in H1 2016
Davies Group saw revenue increase 38% to £44.6m in H1 2016 compared to £32.4m for the same period last year.
Autonet MD Donaldson says it can now focus 110% on growth after HPS deal
Autonet Insurance Services has agreed a majority sale to an investment vehicle established by Towergate backer HPS Investment Partners.
Global Risk Partners acquires SLK
Global Risk Partners has announced the acquisition of commercial and personal insurance broker SLK General Insurance Services.
Finch parent company acquires Swiss brokers Advantis
Verlingue, parent company of Manchester based corporate insurance broker Finch, has acquired Swiss commercial insurance brokers Advantis, an offshoot of the insurance handling arm of KPMG.
R&Q acquires RLGI run-off
Randall and Quilter has acquired RLGI, a UK non-life insurance company in run-off, from Royal London Mutual Insurance Society.
R&Q acquires Aegon GI run-off
Randall and Quilter has acquired the general insurance run-off business of Aegon Insurance Company.
Insurance Revolution joins Integro Insurance Brokers
International broker and risk management firm Integro Insurance Brokers have announced the acquisition of Insurance Revolution.
Davies Group adds Core Claims to its casualty division
Claims service provider Davies Group has acquired specialist motor and equestrian handler Core Claims for an undisclosed sum.