Agents & Brokers News

Gallagher Launches Insurance Business in Dubai International Financial Centre

Insurance broker Gallagher has launched a new business in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to support clients across the Middle East and Africa with its specialty and facultative reinsurance solutions. The business will benefit from Gallagher and MIG Group’s …

Aston Lark Ireland Buys Marine & General Insurances DAC

Aston Lark Ireland announced it has agreed terms to acquire Marine & General Insurances DAC. Terms of the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, were not disclosed. Based in Dublin, Marine & General provides bespoke solutions to individuals and …

Last Chance: Share Your Thoughts on Agency Compensation Trends Now

Tomorrow is the last day to participate in Insurance Journal’s annual Agency Salary Survey. Survey respondents receive a complimentary copy of Insurance Journal’s report. We invite all retail agency owners, principals, producers, CSRs — the entire agency — to participate …

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires UK Broker Devitt Insurance Services Ltd.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Romford, Essex-based Devitt Insurance Services Ltd. in the United Kingdom. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1936, Devitt is a privately owned retail property/casualty insurance broker, predominantly focusing …

Take This Year’s Agency Salary Survey: Deadline Friday

Each year Insurance Journal asks retail agency owners, principals, producers, CSRs — the entire agency — to participate in the Insurance Journal Agency Salary Survey for publication in Insurance Journal magazine. Participation in the survey takes about 15 minutes to …

Howden Acquires Italy’s Tower SpA

Howden, the London-based insurance broker, announced the acquisition of Tower SpA, a Vicenza, Italy-based specialist insurance broker and risk consulting company. This follows the acquisition of the highly regarded Andrea Scagliarini SpA in July 2021, and reinforces Howden’s commitment to …

Specialist Risk Group (SRG) to Acquire Bridge Insurance Brokers’ Special Risks Team

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-headquartered broker, has entered into an agreement to acquire Bridge Insurance Brokers’ Special Risks team. The London-based team, led by Jonathan Starkey and David Walker, has deep expertise in arranging insurance programs for businesses operating …

Xenia Broking Buys Trade Credit & Surety Business From Tysers

The credit insurance and surety specialist, Xenia Broking Group Ltd., announced it has acquired the UK whole turnover trade credit and surety business of Tysers Insurance Brokers Ltd. The transaction completed onJan. 11, 2022 and marks Xenia’s eighth acquisition to …

Movo Partnership Acquires 3 Commercial UK Brokers

Movo Investment Group Ltd., the parent company of the Movo Partnership network (Movo), announced it has completed the acquisition of three commercial brokers in the UK. Chiltern Insurance Group, based in Reading; FLS General in Essex; and Kidd Insurance in …

Nominations Open for Insurance Journal’s Agents of the Year

Insurance Journal is now accepting nominations for its annual “Agents of the Year” report. Are you a top property/casualty independent insurance agent? Do you know someone who is? Then submit information to be considered as a 2021 Agent of the …