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NewsHowden adds Davies to co-lead financial and risk advisers division
Broker Howden has appointed Chris Davies to co-lead its financial and risk advisers division alongside executive director, Iain Middle.
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Aston Lark acquires Scottish broker Bruce Stevenson
Goldman Sachs-backed broker Aston Lark has acquired Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers in a deal that will form the basis of the consolidator’s expansion into Scotland.
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Miller rebrands Alston Gayler to Miller Re
Broker Miller has rebranded its Alston Gayler unit as Miller Re Limited ahead of plans to ramp up its reinsurance business under new ownership.
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Acrisure Re adds Arch’s Canagaretna to London corporate advisory unit
Acrisure Re – which was formerly known as Beach Associates – has appointed Ben Canagaretna as managing director of its London corporate advisory and solutions business.
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Ardonagh buys M&A specialist HWF
Broker consolidator Ardonagh Group has continued its recent run of acquisitions with a deal for broker Hemsley Wynne Furlonge LLP (HWF).
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Sturdy completes SSL buyback with high-profile London backers
London market marine specialist Andrew Sturdy has completed the buyback of the intermediary he founded SSL Insurance Brokers Ltd less than three years after selling it to PE firm JC Flowers.
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CRC continues binding push with Griffin deal
US wholesaler CRC Group has hired the team and purchased the renewal rights for Houston, Texas-based MGA Griffin General Agency as it continues to build out its binding platform through M A, The Insurer can reveal.
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Miller pledges “new phase of growth” as acquisition by Cinven/GIC completes
Private equity firm Cinven and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC have completed their previously announced acquisition of wholesale broker Miller from Willis Towers Watson.
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Special Division hires IRB’s Pilotto as CEO
Latin America-focussed (re)insurance broker Special Division has appointed Enrique Pilotto CEO, with the executive returning to the business after just over three years.
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Jensten Group acquires Advance
Private equity-backed Jensten Group has acquired Advance Insurance Agencies, a specialist personal and commercial lines broker, for an undisclosed sum.
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Aston Lark continues acquisition run with Sennocke deal
Goldman Sachs-backed broker Aston Lark has continued its recent run of acquisitions with a deal to buy Sennocke International Insurance Services and Build-Zone Survey Services.
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Miller grows UK professions team with duo of hires
Broker Miller has continued its expansion into the UK professions market with the hires of Paddy Synnott and Joe Newbury.
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MMC commitment to de-levering and dividend should dispel unrealistic M&A rumour
As the Aon-Willis Towers Watson deal continues to grind through the regulatory approval process, there has been plenty of speculation about how the other member of the big three brokers will respond.
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Brown & Brown combines $3bn wholesale businesses on Bridge Specialty platform
US broker Brown Brown has brought together its broad portfolio of wholesale brands on a single platform, Bridge Specialty Group, which it says will help it leverage its placement of $3bn in premium volume in the E S market.
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BMS hires Cameron for US property treaty role
BMS has continued its US build-out with the addition of former Aon Benfield executive David Cameron as executive vice president for property treaty.
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Alliant adds to marine and energy team with Marsh’s Guerrero
Alliant Insurance Services has bolstered its marine and energy team with the hire of Jessie Guerrero from Marsh.
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Patriot raises additional capital as Morgan Stanley joins backers
US retail broker consolidator Patriot Growth Insurance Services has closed on a new round of financing, with the raise co-led by existing lenders Barings Global Private Finance and Antares Capital and including new participant Morgan Stanley Private Credit.
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Aon promotes O’Neill to US marine practice leader
Aon has announced the promotion of Patrick O’Neill to US marine practice leader, assuming the role from Bill Penn who has been appointed chairman of the platform.
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GRP acquires construction specialist Five Insurance
UK broker consolidator Global Risk Partners (GRP) has acquired construction insurance specialist Five Insurance Brokers.
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NFP continues Canada recruitment drive with WTW’s Pira
NFP has continued its recent spate of hires in Canada with the addition of Imran Pira from Willis Towers Watson to lead its management and professional liability solutions offerings in the country, The Insurer can reveal.
