Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Davies makes first acquisition since private equity investment
Davies Group has acquired regulatory services business Cynergie UK, its first deal since gaining a new equity backer.
Stackhouse Poland acquires Quantum Underwriting Solutions
Stackhouse Poland has acquired specialist provider of high net worth insurance services, Quantum Underwriting Solutions.
Grahame Chilton: Gallagher growth will be ‘stronger post-Brexit’
Arthur J Gallagher’s long-term growth will be stronger following Britain’s exit from the European Union, Grahame Chilton CEO of Gallagher International said.
Sompo closes Endurance deal, launches International unit
Sompo Holdings has completed its $6.3bn acquisition of Endurance Specialty, and will integrate the Bermudian carrier through a new unit, Sompo International.
Seventeen Group buys Dumfries broker
Seventeen Group has acquired Westscott Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
This week in Post: highs, lows and running with the wolves
It has been a week of highs and lows in our household. My son went on his first Cub sleepover and earned the honour of becoming a Sixer. I, meanwhile, returned to the X-ray machine.
Randall & Quilter buys captive insurer ICDC
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has completed the acquisition of ICDC, a captive insurer of an American Fortune 500 company.
Hannover Re acquires Argenta syndicate
Hannover Re is to acquire the Lloyd’s managing agent and holding company Argenta for an undisclosed sum.
Randall & Quilter acquires Bermudian captive Linco
Randall & Quilter has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire captive insurer Linco from Ameripride Services and Alsco.
Lloyds Bank's Bill Cooper on M&A in a challenging market
The government's recent decision to lower the discount rate from 2.5% to -0.75% took the market by surprise and generated many column inches of newsprint in the mainstream press.
Global insurance M&A fell 13% in 2016, says Clyde & Co.
Last year the number of completed mergers and acquisitions of general / life insurers and reinsurers across the world fell 13% from 2015 according to global law firm Clyde & Co.
Brexit could drive mergers and acquisitions in 2017
Brexit could result in a wash of distressed insurance businesses, driving a rise in mergers and acquisitions, a report has warned.
Invicta acquires Priory Brokers' GI portfolio
Invicta Insurance Services will acquire the entire general insurance portfolio of Priory Insurance Brokers in April for an undisclosed amount.
Simply Business dedicated to growing UK headcount following Travelers acquisition
Simply Business remains committed to growing staff levels in the UK following its acquisition by Travelers.
Travelers acquires Simply Business for $490m
Travelers has agreed to acquire Simply Business from Aquiline Capital Partners for approximately $490m (£401m).
Interview: Ross Barrington, Markerstudy
Ross Barrington was recently appointed managing director of retail at Markerstudy. Will Kirkman sat down with him to discuss what lies ahead for him and the group.
Aston Scott planning acquisitions to turn Bell & Co into 'Midlands hub'
Aston Scott plans to turn newly acquired Bell & Co into a 'Midlands hub' through further acquisitions.
County Group acquires £4.5m GWP regional broker
The County Group has acquired Arthur Marsh, a Birmingham-based broker with £4.5m gross written premium.
Aston Scott acquires Derby-based broker
Aston Scott has acquired Derby-based chartered insurance broker Bell & Co.
UK General acquired by private equity firm
JC Flowers has acquired UK General from Primary Group for an undisclosed sum.
Higos makes first acquisition following GRP buyout
Higos Insurance Services has made its first acquisition since being acquired by Global Risk Partners.
Clear Insurance Management acquires MPW Insurance Brokers
Clear Insurance Management has acquired Kent-based MPW Insurance Brokers, its largest acquisition to date.
Interview: Jim Bichard, PWC
When the referendum result came in on 24 June last year, there was a moment of disbelief in the market. Many business leaders were forced to re-examine what exposures they faced and what steps they needed to take next.
Allianz open to making acquisitions following strong results
Allianz has said that it is open to mergers and acquisitions within the UK market following a return to profit in its full year results.