Agents & Brokers News

Howden to Acquire UK Broker Aston Lark From Goldman Sachs

Howden, the London-based insurance broking group, announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Aston Lark from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Bowmark Capital. Aston Lark is one of the UK’s leading, independent, specialist complex commercial and private client brokers. …

Howden Acquires Norwegian Broker Aneco Forsikringsmegling AS

Howden, the London-based international insurance broker, announced the acquisition of Oslo-based retail broker Aneco Forsikringsmegling AS. Howden said the acquisition affirms its position as one of the leading non-marine insurance brokers in Norway, providing clients with greater choice and a …

Howden Acquires Belgian Insurance Broker Sarton & Associés

Howden, the London-based re/insurance broker, announced the acquisition of Belgian insurance broker, Sarton & Associés. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As Howden Belgium’s first acquisition, it reinforces the broker’s plans to expand its retail operations across Belgium …

J.D. Power Agents’ Survey Reveals Top-Ranked P/C Carriers (Story in Charts)

Neglected no more. Independent agents are feeling the love from property/casualty insurance carriers—and the scores they are giving carriers are moving higher, J.D. Power reports. According to results of the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Independent Agent Performance and Satisfaction Study, …

What’s New in Agency E&O? Participate in This Year’s Survey Today

Insurance Journal invites buyers of agency errors and omissions insurance to participate in this year’s Agency Errors & Omissions Survey. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete, and will provide you and us with important information …

Broker New Dawn Risk Group Launches Europe Subsidiary in Malta

New Dawn Risk Group, the London-based broker, announced the launch of its new European subsidiary, New Dawn Risk (Europe), headquartered in Malta. Like its parent company, New Dawn Risk (Europe) focuses on insurance broking for financial and professional lines. The …

Hub International Completes Purchase of Canada’s National Home Warranty Group

Hub International Ltd., a Chicago-based broker and financial services firm, announced it has completed the acquisition of the assets of National Home Warranty Group Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aviva Canada Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. …

People Moves: Marsh Names Bruce as CEO, Marsh Commercial, Succeeding Gruppo

Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, announced the appointment of David Bruce as CEO, Marsh Commercial. Subject to regulatory approval, Bruce is expected to take up the position on Jan. 1, 2022 and will also join Marsh’s …

People Moves: 1st Sustainable Insurer Names Foreman as Chair; Piiq and Gallagher Appoint Aerospace Execs; Optio’s Nuclear MGA Northcourt Hires Tetley as MD

This edition of International People Moves includes appointments at the first sustainable insurer, Parhelion; at brokers Piiq Risk Partners and Gallagher; and at Optio Group’s Nuclear MGA Northcourt. A summary of these new hires follows. Howden-Backed Parhelion Appoints Former Ark …

Boutique Broker McGill and Partners Launches Bermuda Operation

McGill and Partners, the boutique specialist re/insurance broker, is set for further expansion following regulatory approval for its Bermuda operation. The office will officially open later this month. The Bermuda office will complement McGill and Partners’ other international operations as …