Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Integro acquires Entertainment Insurance Partners
Integro Insurance Brokers has acquired Entertainment Insurance Partners, the parent company of Robertson Taylor Insurance Brokers.
Marketform appoints Chubb's Brown as M&A global practice leader
Specialist Lloyd's underwriter Marketform has recruited Robert Brown as global practice leader of its mergers and acquisitions insurance operations.
Shareholders approve Willis and Towers Watson merger
The merger of Willis and Towers Watson is set to go ahead after shareholders of both companies approved proposals at a special meeting in the US today (11 December).
Lockton grows marine presence with Italian and Singaporean investments
Broker Lockton has expanded its marine and protection and indemnity business by acquiring Genoa-headquartered Italian broker PL Ferrari & Co.
Takeover talks reported for PIB
Broker PIB could be bought by a private equity firm led by former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's half-brother Olivier Sarkozy, according to Sky News.
Barton elevated to Jelf CEO following business restructure
Phil Barton is to take on the role of Jelf CEO, succeeding Alex Alway who is to join the Marsh board as a non-executive director.
Kennedys expands in Scandinavia with merger and associations
Law firm Kennedys is expanding its international reach in Europe through agreements with three Scandinavian firms, which come into effect from 1 January 2016.
Eighteenth acquisition for health consolidator Chase Templeton
Private medical insurance consolidator Chase Templeton has made its 18th deal for 2015, adding an extra £6.8m in annual premium income with the acquisition.
Brokerbility acquires London-based broker CIC
Brokerbility Holdings Insurance Brokers has acquired London-based Churchill Insurance Consultants, taking its controlled gross written premiums to more than £50m.
No vote urged for Towers Watson shareholders
Towers Watson shareholders are again being urged to vote against the proposed merger with Willis Group by proxy adviser company Glass Lewis and Co.
Cobra completes second acquisiton of quarter
Cobra Holdings has completed its acquisition of independent commercial insurance broker Philip Paul and Associates.
County acquires Heath Insurance Services
The County Group has acquired Knutsford-based broker Heath Insurance Services, which has a gross premium income of £1.4m.
Marsh completes Jelf acquisition
Marsh has completed its acquisition of Jelf after the deal was approved by regulatory authorities and Jelf's shareholders.
Peer-to-peer insurers tipped as attractive M&A targets
Acquiring peer-to-peer insurance companies has been tipped as a way for traditional insurers to protect market share as the demand for insurance products changes, a Deloitte report claims.
Specialist church insurer sold to Inter Hannover
Inter Hannover will buy Congretional and General Insurance, subject to regulatory approval.
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Davies wraps up purchase of Parabis's adjusting businesses
Davies Group has confirmed the acquisition of Parabis Group’s loss adjusting businesses Argent Liability Adjusters and Argent Property Adjusters.
‘Remarkable Towergate is still standing' says CEO Ross
Towergate CEO David Ross is amazed the business is still operating after the "extraordinary amount of trauma" it experienced in the past 18 months.
A-Plan targets acquisitions on back of previous year's growth
High street broker A-Plan has delivered a 9% increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation to £24.7m for the year ending 28 February 2015 (FY 2013: £22.7m).
R&Q acquires Maltese subsidiary of US Fidelity National
Randall & Quilter will acquire Maltese subsidiary of US-based Fidelity National, FNF Title Insurance Company, subject to regulatory approval.
Cobra Holdings acquires BKG West
Cobra Holdings has acquired independent commercial insurance broker BKG West.
Collingwood receives PE backing to grow new product lines
Collingwood Insurance Company has confirmed private equity firm JZ International has become a majority investor in the business to help accelerate its growth plans.
Parabis Group confirms Plexus sale to original founders
Parabis Group has confirmed it is selling its defendant and consumer law firms to a consortium of private individuals led by two of its original founders.
Ryan Specialty Group acquires M&A specialist MGA
Chicago-based Ryan Specialty Group has acquired managing general agent Hunter George & Partners, which offers insurance solutions for mergers and acquisitions.