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US insurance group rebrands UK firms as it consolidates international brands

2025-07-18T10:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’The rebranding is another important step forward in the evolution of our international operations,’ says co-president

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This week’s biggest M&A stories

2025-07-11T12:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 7 to 11 July 2025

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PIB Group ends Gallagher sale talks and reveals £400m debt raise

2025-07-11T06:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This finance provides PIB Group with significant capacity to fuel our planned growth as an insurance broker focused on European markets,’ says chief executive

Milestone

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JMG Group achieves milestone as it acquires London-based broker

2025-07-09T14:23:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Becoming part of the JMG Group allows us to grow with the support of a like-minded business that genuinely cares about its people, clients and future,’ says managing director

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Alastair Swift: Willis cementing ‘deep specialty expertise’ as a ‘true differentiator’

2025-07-09T07:00:00+01:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

’Others may be really interested in breadth, but we’re really interested in expertise and being leaders in our chosen fields,’ says broker’s head of specialties

funding money

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Embedded propositions provider secures £12m in funding round

2025-07-08T10:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This funding represents an endorsement of our vision, as we aim to accelerate UK and European growth,’ says chief executive

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US-based distributor agrees to acquire $1.3bn GWP Lloyd’s insurer

2025-07-08T07:32:00+01:00By James Cowen

’As our first investment outside of North America, this marks an exciting and significant milestone in our company’s evolution,’ says chief executive

acquisition mergers

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UK insurance distribution M&A has ‘slowest half year’ since H1 2019 – MarshBerry

2025-07-07T08:00:00+01:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

’No single buyer has so far announced more than three deals in 2025,’ explains managing director

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Scottish broker to rebrand after being acquired by US-based firm

2025-07-04T06:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Our UK presence has developed into a highly connected entity,’ says chief executive

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MS Amlin simplifies structure to trade under single brand

2025-07-03T12:00:00+01:00By Harry McNeil

‘Giving our customers clarity whenever they see the name MS Amlin is a natural and positive step forward for us,’ says chief executive

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Newcastle-based MGA acquired by SRG

2025-07-03T08:23:00+01:00By James Cowen

’The team bring complementary expertise in construction and property-owners’ and their values and focus on delivering for brokers across the UK make them a natural fit,’ says deputy chief executive

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Briefing: As Aviva completes DLG takeover, is more personal lines market consolidation on the cards?

2025-07-02T10:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

The personal lines market is hotting up, with big players looking at acquisitions in this area

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Aviva to merge personal lines operations ‘into a single, integrated business’ after DLG takeover

2025-07-02T09:05:00+01:00By James Cowen

’The completion of the acquisition of DLG brings together some of the country’s best-known and admired insurance brands,’ says chief executive

Owen Morris, Aviva

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Aviva names new personal lines chief executive as it completes £3.7bn DLG takeover

2025-07-02T08:05:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Together we’ll build a leading business in UK personal lines,’ says chief executive

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CMA approves Aviva's takeover of DLG as court sanctions scheme

2025-07-01T10:58:00+01:00By James Cowen

New updates on Aviva’s takeover of DLG have been issued

investment

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Ardonagh completes major $2.5bn equity investment

2025-07-01T06:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’With such strong financial backing, Ardonagh has unparalleled empowerment to capitalise on future growth opportunities and deliver value,’ says chief executive

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Digital distributor renews binder arrangement with Axa

2025-06-30T10:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This renewal continues a long-standing and highly valued partnership that has been fundamental to our growth,’ says commercial director

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PE firm acquires further stake in broker Pantheon Specialty

2025-06-30T09:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We look forward to capitalising on the significant opportunities ahead,’ says founder

Amanda Blanc

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Aviva set to take huge market share with takeover of DLG

2025-06-30T08:22:00+01:00By James Cowen

The combined group could potentially ’almost double the joint second-largest players’ market share’, says analyst

acqusition deal, people moves

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​M&A predicted to increase in 2025 – but dealmakers unprepared for recovery

2025-06-24T10:58:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Proactively assessing people-related challenges and opportunities is critical to enhancing deal value and easing integration,’ says director

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