2021 M&A News

Howden to Acquire Spain’s Largest Independent Broker, ARTAI

Howden, the London-based insurance broker, has announced the acquisition of ARTAI, Spain’s largest independent corporate insurance broker. The transaction, which is pending approval from Spain’s Directorate General of Insurance (DGSFP), will see Howden’s presence in the region grow considerably, managing …

Canadian MGA GroupAssur Merges with Evolution Insurance

GroupAssur, a Canadian managing general agent (MGA), specializing in property/casualty insurance lines, announced it has merged with Evolution Insurance, an MGA and wholesaler specializing in complex risks that offers its facilities, programs and services to Canadian brokers. Novacap, one of …

Hungary’s Surprise Veto of $1B Aegon Deal with Vienna Insurance Sparks Dutch Outcry

The Dutch government has raised concerns with Hungarian officials after a decision in Budapest to block the sale of Aegon NV’s local unit to Vienna Insurance Group AG, according to several people familiar with the matter. The issue was communicated …

Arthur J. Gallagher Invests in Broker ACE via Partnership with Dubai’s MIG Group

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the Rolling Meadows, Ill.-based broker, announced that it has agreed to a strategic partnership with MIG Holding Ltd. (MIG Group), which will see the company take a minority interest in Middle East & North Africa …

Zywave Acquires Risk Management Solutions Provider, Enquiron

Insurance technology provider Zywave announced the acquisition of Enquiron, the Boston-based provider of risk management and consultative business solutions. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1996, Enquiron serves more than 100 of the top P/C, healthcare …

Applied Underwriters Finalizes Acquisition of UK MGA Concept Special Risks

Applied Underwriters, the Omaha, Neb.-headquartered insurer, announced it has completed the acquisition of UK managing general agent Concept Special Risks (CSR), after receiving regulatory approval. Financial details of the deal, which was first announced in February, were not disclosed. Founded …

The Hilb Group Acquires Select Book of Business in New Jersey, New York

The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired a select book of business of quick-serve restaurant clients with more than 100 locations in New Jersey and New York. These clients will participate in THG’s Alternative Solutions Insurance Company (ASIC) program, which …

Hub International Acquires Massachusetts’ IBG Financial Partners

Hub International Limited, a full-service global insurance broker, has acquired IBG Financial Partners LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, IBG is a team of retirement plan consultants that provides fiduciary and retirement plan consulting …

The Hilb Group Acquires Maryland’s Parallel Risk Advisors

The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired Maryland-based Parallel Risk Advisors LLC. (PRA). The transaction became effective on January 1, 2021. PRA is a commercial lines property/casualty consulting and advisory firm specializing in the commercial real estate industry. As part …

Xenia Broking to Acquire UK-Based Credit Insurance Alliance (Brokers)

Xenia Broking Group, the London-based credit insurance and surety specialist, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Credit Insurance Alliance (Brokers) Ltd. (CIA). An independent trade credit insurance broker based in the West Midlands, England, CIA specializes in …