Aston Lark buys Top 100 broker
Innovation Broking is the latest business to join Aston Lark's stable as CEO Paul Dickson is set to become chair of Aston Lark’s broking and benefits companies from early 2022.
Aston Lark has bought corporate broker Innovation Broking for an undisclosed sum.
The deal follows the consolidator’s purchases of Birmingham-based Bainbridge Collins and Leighton Buzzard-headquartered Absolute Products in October.
Innovation Broking was established in 2015 by former Gallagher executives Paul Dickson and Howard Pearson.
The corporate broker specialises in larger risks, global programs and private equity-backed businesses as well as employee benefits. It employs 30 staff
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