Consolidation
Blog: Is operational efficiency the new battleground for UK consolidators?
It is time to change the record on consolidation from talk of double digit acquisition multiples to evidenced efficiency improvements, argues Andy Fairchild.
Blog: PIB’s Brendan McManus on the future of insurance broking M&A
Fragmentation, low market maturity, employee benefit opportunities and lower pricing make Europe ripe for broking consolidation, according to PIB Group CEO Brendan McManus.
Roden joins Clapp for County Group reunion at Cullum's TBIG
The Broker Investment Group has added a CEO of retail with the appointment of Andy Roden, formerly of County Group.
Ex-Swinton duo Normand and Beaven join Academy as it receives Blixt PE injection
Academy Insurance Services has been given external investment from private equity house Blixt Group with its sights set on growth through further acquisition.
Blog: 'Do the right thing' to grow your own culture and future leaders
Broker management teams face many challenges in the post pandemic world, not least defining their company culture and attracting the next generation of talent. Mike Edgeley, group CEO of the Clear Group, offers a perspective on one roadmap to potential…
PSC Insurance buys Turner Rawlinson
Australian group PSC Insurance has bought London-based broker Turner Rawlinson, according to filings at Companies House.
Clear buys One Commercial Specialty from Bspoke
Clear Group has continued its push into the managing general agents sector buying One Commercial Specialty from Bspoke.
Stevenson Seacombe Partnership buys 51% of fellow TBIG member Whitefield Insurance
Stevenson Seacombe Partnership has bought a 51% holding in fellow The Broker Investment Group firm member Whitefield Insurance based in Ramsbottom, Lancashire.
Blog: Why is M&A moving to Europe and what does it mean for independent UK brokers?
As UK broker M&A targets become scarcer, smaller players are bound to follow the major consolidators into Europe argues Greg Cant, UK Financial Services Partner at Clearwater International.
GRP’s Greens buys Petherwicks to grow South East coast footprint
Green Insurance Group has bought Brighton-based Petherwick Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum adding to Global Risk Partners’ South Eastern hub.
Ardonagh Advisory scores hat-trick of broker buys with AMS Insurance Solutions
Ardonagh Advisory has struck its third broker deal in a week buying AMS Insurance Solutions.
Clear Group in double broker swoop
Clear Group has sealed a pair of broker deals, buying Mayor Broking and MJB Finningley.
GRP buys London-based commercial broker KPTI
Global Risk Partners has bought SB2, the holding company for KPTI, which trades as IS Insurance Solutions.
Ardonagh snaps up Sentinel for Ethos
Ardonagh Advisory has struck its second deal of the week buying self-drive hire specialist Sentinel Insurance Solutions.
Jensten Group acquires telemarketing business to boost organic growth
Jensten Group has acquired More Telemarketing, an insurance telemarketing business with a specialism in generating opportunities in the SME and corporate space.
Howden buys Media Insurance Brokers International
Howden has bought UK and Irish film and television specialist Media Insurance Brokers International.
Jensten snaps up broker to head Northern regional hub
Jensten Group has bought Lake District-based Simpson and Parsons to become its Northern regional centre of excellence.
Ardonagh acquires PB Curran and rolls it into Ethos
Ardonagh Advisory has acquired PB Curran, an independent broker specialising in commercial, landlords, farming and private clients insurance.
The Broker Investment Group buys out Hallsdale Insurance Brokers
The Broker Investment Group has bought out Kettering-based Hallsdale Insurance Brokers, having previously invested for a 30% stake in 2018.
JMG strikes 10th deal of 2023
JMG Group has bought Cheshire-based Blackfriars Group, taking its deal total for 2023 to 10.
James Hallam rebrands Scottish buys
James Hallam has rebranded CCRS and Broker Scotland, having snapped up the Scottish brokers in August 2022.
JMG strengthens in southern England with further Southampton buy
JMG Group has bought commercial insurance broker GR Marshall, its second deal in Southampton this year.
Partners& grows in Scotland with Hart Insurance Brokers acquisition
Partners& has extended its geographical presence through the central belt of Scotland, adding Hart Insurance Brokers.
In Depth: Building a USP to make a broker network stand out
Networks are playing an increasingly important role in helping build and grow the independent broking successes of the future. With so much competition to choose from though, how are these businesses looking to differentiate themselves? Martin Friel…