Private equity (PE)
Is it the end of the M&A boom? No says Gallagher's Oli Homer
Mergers and acquisitions activity seems never ending in the brokering sector but as Oli Homer, global head of M&A at Gallagher, explains, as long as you acquire those with a similar mindset and allow businesses to thrive then they can continue apace.
Pen's Tom Downey says MGA sector's secret sauce is its recipe for success
Tom Downey, CEO Pen Underwriting, believes the managing general agents sector is in rude health and discusses what he believes could be its 'secret sauce'.
Start-up Peppercorn to launch this year with a customer-empowering motor solution
Exclusive: Insurtech start-up Peppercorn will launch later this year with a digital motor solution that will challenge the mechanics of traditional incumbents.
GRP's Mike Bruce explains how trade sales with overseas buyers will boost the UK broking sector
Private equity has long reigned supreme in the UK broking market, but now with US broker Brown & Brown making its first acquisition in the UK, Mike Bruce, group CEO at Global Risk Partners, explains how this change in ownership could strengthen local and…
PIB Group's Brendan McManus on how to get deals and acquisitions right
Brendan McManus, CEO at the PIB Group, understands why people can see acquisitive growth as being like a hamster wheel, but explains that through investing in verticals, products, people and technology it can be more like an exhilarating rollercoaster…
GRP set to become US broker Brown & Brown's largest acquisition to date
GRP group CEO Mike Bruce has hailed the opportunities afforded by being free from the ‘mousetrap’ of private equity with the business poised to become the largest acquisition to date by US broking giant Brown & Brown.
Laka CEO Taupitz wants insurtech to become 'global green mobility leader' after $12m Series A raise
Insurtech Laka has closed a Series A fund raise of $12m (£8.9m) led by US mobility investor Autotech Ventures as it seeks to become “the global green mobility leader” diversifying into areas such as e-bikes, e-cargo bikes and potentially electric cars.
Briefing: 10 insurtech start-ups to watch in 2022
For a seventh year running, Post content director Jonathan Swift scans the insurtech space and identifies a host of up-and-coming businesses potentially worth watching over the next 12 months and beyond.
SRG launches MX Underwriting MGA with £100m target for 2022
Specialist Risk Group has unveiled managing general agent MX Underwriting bringing together GB Underwriting, CLS Risk Solutions and Blackrock Insurance Solutions with Lime Insurance.
Ardonagh valued at $7.5bn as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority joins investor roster
The Ardonagh Group has secured investment from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and “several other large global institutions”, giving the group a multi-billion dollar valuation.
Movo Partnership 'outgrows' GRP’s Hedron network after exceeding targets
Movo Parnerthip is leaving GRP-owned Hedron broker network next year as it looks to focus on independence.
Aquiline takes stake in insurtech Ripe to 'turbocharge' next phase of growth
The deal will see private investment firm Aquiline buy a majority stake in Ripe for undisclosed amount.
EQT and Vitruvian invest in CFC
The reinvestment in CFC by private equity house Vitruvian Partners and new funds from EQT is not the starting gun for an acquisition spree, according to founder and group CEO David Walsh.
Howden acquires Aston Lark to create £6bn GWP UK business
Howden has agreed to buy Aston Lark from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Bowmark Capital, subject to regulatory approval.
JMG Group approaches £100m milestone after Butterworth Spengler’s Brunsdon buy
JMG Group has reached £90m of gross written premium with 200 staff in 10 offices, CEO Nick Houghton told Post as it funded Butterworth Spengler to make its first acquisition since joining the group.
FCA commits to swift change for listing regime 'still stuck in 1984'
The current listing regime is 'stuck in 1984', a Financial Conduct Authority official said as they forecast some changes by the end of the year.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Industry Impact Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Insurance Personality of the Year: Aston Lark group CEO Peter Blanc
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
Intelligence: Pepping up the primary markets
The Financial Conduct Authority is currently consulting on proposals to encourage young, fast-growing firms to seek a public listing at an earlier stage in their development. Edward Murray investigates if this will give a boost to the insurance sector,…
Brand exposure and tech front of mind for Avantia as it secures fresh PE backing
Avantia has secured further investment from private equity backers ECI, which it will use to expand the capabilities and applications of its machine learning technology and boost the profile of its Homeprotect brand.
BGL confirms Fenchurch appointment after report of approaches for insurance arm
BGL Group has confirmed the appointment of Fenchurch Advisory Partners as Sky News revealed the business was looking at offers for its insurance arm.
Insurtech investment up 89% in Q2; Flock completes series A raise; McLarens takes team from Crawford; Zurich arm expands into UK
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
IGI sets up European subsidiary; Ardonagh establishes Irish data hub; Howden launches climate risk arm; Swiss Re backs BP EV trial
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Climate Wise outlines priorities; WTW claims Lloyd's digital first with Ki; AIG publishes ESG report; Freedom secures funding
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.