2021 M&A News

UK-Based Broker KGJ Insurance Is Latest Acquisition for NFP

NFP, a New York City-based insurance broker and consultant, has acquired UK-based KGJ Insurance Services Group Ltd. KGJ is a commercial insurance broker with specialization in combined risks for complex and non-standard programs. KGJ provides exclusive program facilities as well …

Aston Lark Acquires Birmingham Broker Bainbridge Collins

London-based Aston Lark reported it has acquired Bainbridge Collins Ltd., a Midlands independent insurance brokerage focused on the mid corporate sector. Led by Cyril Gallagher, Bainbridge Collins was established more than 30 years ago in Birmingham. In addition to offering …

UK Financial Regulator Raises No Objection to Bain’s Acquisition of Insurer LV=

Britain’s financial watchdog said on Tuesday it won’t stop insurer LV= from proceeding with the disputed sale of its pensions and life insurance business to U.S. private equity company Bain Capital. LV=, founded in 1843 and formerly known as Liverpool …

Ensurise Acquires Virginia’s Gerczak Insurance Agency

Effective October 15, 2021, independent insurance agency Ensurise LLC announced its acquisition of the property/casualty insurance brokerage business of Gerczak Insurance Agency Inc. Founded in 2007 by Gary R. Gerczak, Richmond, Virginia-based Gerczak Insurance Agency is a boutique insurance brokerage …

DNA Testing Firm 23andMe to Expand Into Telehealth With Lemonaid Acquisition

Direct-to-consumer DNA testing firm 23andMe Holding Co. said on Friday it would buy privately held company Lemonaid Health Inc. for $400 million in a cash-and-stock deal, as it looks to expand into telemedicine. Lemonaid Health offers patients direct online access …

Berkshire Hathaway to Tender Stake in Italy’s Cattolica Under Generali Takeover Offer

MILAN – Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has tendered its stake in Cattolica under a takeover offer by Assicurazioni Generali, a source close to the situation said on Friday. The move brings Italy’s top insurer a step closer to controlling its …

The Hilb Group Acquires Massachusetts’ Forrest Insurance Agency

The Hilb Group acquired Massachusetts-based Forrest Insurance Agency, increasing its property/casualty offerings and presence throughout New England. The transaction became effective October 1, 2021. Agency principals Larry Forrest and Michael Forrest and their team of insurance professionals will be joining …

Howden Acquires Bermuda-Based Insurance Broker Foram

Howden, the London-based insurance broker, announced the acquisition of Foram Brokerage Ltd., an independent re/insurance broker based in Hamilton, Bermuda. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Foram is an independent re/insurance broker that provides speciality brokerage services in …

UK’s BMS Acquires South Korean Broker VIB, Led by Former Aon Executive

BMS, the UK independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, announced the acquisition of Seoul-based insurance broker, Value-add Insurance Broker (VIB). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. As part of the acquisition, VIB will become BMS Korea, a newly-licensed …

Acrisure Enters Brazilian Market with Purchase of Broker It’sSeg

Acrisure, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based global insurance broker, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire It’sSeg, the largest independent benefit management and insurance broking firm in Brazil. The partnership with It’sSeg marks Acrisure’s entry into the Brazilian market and …