Agents & Brokers News

Gallagher Buys Irish Broker Doyle Mahon, Rebrands Innovu After Recent Acquisition

Gallagher announced it has acquired Doyle Mahon Insurances, bolstering its presence in Ireland and demonstrating its commitment to expand its customer and employee base in the country. This follows Gallagher’s acquisition of Innovu in June this year, which it has …

Ardonagh Advisory Acquires UK Consultant, Stallard Kane Group

Ardonagh Advisory Holdings Ltd., a subsidiary of The Ardonagh Group, announced it has acquired Stallard Kane Group Ltd. (SKG), a leading provider of health and safety, HR, training, and employment law compliance consultancy services to businesses across the UK. SKG …

Jensten Group Completes Acquisition of UK Broker J Bennett & Son

The Jensten Group, the London-based independent insurance broking group, has completed the acquisiton of J Bennett & Son Insurance Brokers and its subsidiary, Mathews Comfort & Co., following final regulatory approval. Financial details of the transaction, which was first announced …

Acrisure Continues UK Growth by Acquiring Sutton Winson and Sutton Specialist Risks

Acrisure, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based insurance broker and fintech specialist, announced the acquisitions of Sutton Winson and Sutton Specialist Risks (SSR), in the UK. The deals are expected to close in the near term, pending FCA regulatory approvals. Financial details …

Global Insurance Rates Continue Rising at Slower Levels; Cyber Outpaces Other Lines

Global insurance pricing continued to rise, although at a slower pace, during the third quarter, which saw commercial insurance premiums increase an average of 6%, down from 9% in Q2, according to Marsh’s Global Insurance Market Index. The biggest increases …

Broker UIB Forms Corporate & Capital Risks Practice After Restructuring Specialty Lines

United Insurance Brokers (UIB), the London-based re/insurance broker, announced the formation of its Corporate & Capital Risks practice. This announcement comes after UIB restructured its Specialty Lines Division this month and continued to develop its multi-line suite of specialist products. …

NFP Buys UK Broker Bentley Insurance Services

NFP, the New York City-based property/casualty insurance broker and consultant, announced it has acquired Mason James Insurance Services Ltd. (doing business as Bentley Insurance Services), one of the largest brokers in Staffordshire, England. Launched in 1922, Bentley specializes in providing …

Markets/Coverages: Lockton Launches Digital Asset Custody Insurance Facility; WTW Launches Risk IQ Portal for Direct Access to Modeling Tools

Lockton Launches Digital Asset Custody Insurance Facility Lockton has launched a digital asset custody insurance facility, which was developed by Lockton’s Emerging Asset Protection (LEAP) team in collaboration with leading global custody insurers. The facility is supported by Lloyd’s syndicates, …

Jensten Group Completes Purchase of Ravenhall Risk Solutions

The Jensten Group, the UK-headquartered independent insurance broking group. has completed the acquisition of Ravenhall Risk Solutions, following final regulatory approval, bringing an additional 2,500 clients and 25 staff to the group. Leeds-based Ravenhall Risk Solution serves commercial and personal …

Howden’s Aston Lark Ireland Acquires Pembroke Insurances

Aston Lark Ireland, a Howden company, announced the acquisition of Pembroke Insurances Ltd. Set up by Graham Weir and John McGuire, Pembroke Insurances has been providing commercial insurance solutions since 2007 and has grown to be a trusted name within …