Peter Blanc News

Howden Builds War Chest for Investments of More Than £1B; Blanc Named Head of M&A

Howden Group Holdings announced it has successfully raised more than £875 million ($1.1 billion) across both debt and equity, with total cash and facilities available for investment in M&A, new initiatives and talent in excess of £1 billion ($1.2 billion). …

Howden’s Aston Lark to Acquire UK Broker Allegiance Insure

Aston Lark, a Howden company, announced it has agreed terms to acquire the independent broker Allegiance Insure Ltd. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. London-based Allegiance Insure was established by Charles Wintour in 2015. The company specializes in …

UK’s Aston Lark Purchases UKGlobal Broking Group in 50th Acquisition

Aston Lark, the London-based broker, announced UKGlobal Broking Group as its 50th acquisition since launching in 2018, less than two weeks after officially becoming part of the Howden Broking Group. Manchester, England-based UKGlobal arranges insurance for a broad range of …

Aston Lark Acquires UK Specialist Broker Braddons

Aston Lark, the London-based insurance broker that is soon to become part of Howden, announced specialist corporate insurance broking firm Braddons as its latest acquisition. Established in 1994 by Steve and Catherine Solly, Braddons focused on the construction and real …

Howden Makes Changes to Executive Committee as It Prepares for Aston Lark Purchase

Howden, the international insurance broking group, announced a series of changes to its global management team, following the announcement that Howden has agreed to acquire Aston Lark, subject only to regulatory approvals. Aston Lark, alongside A-Plan Group and Howden’s existing …

UK Broker Aston Lark Buys Phoenix Healthcare in 2nd UK Acquisition of 2022

Aston Lark, the London-based insurance broker that is soon to become part of Howden, announced Phoenix Healthcare (UK) as the latest addition to the group. Established in 1996 in Oadby, Leicester, Phoenix Healthcare is a leading independent UK broker and …

UK Broker Aston Lark Acquires Mainstay Insurance

Aston Lark, the London-based insurance broker that is soon to become part of Howden, announced the acquisition of UK broker Mainstay Insurance. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2013 by Richard Gorrill and headquartered in Hove, …

UK Broker Aston Lark Acquires Client Book of Choice Benefits

Aston Lark, the London-based insurance broker backed by Goldman Sachs that is soon to become part of Howden, announced the acquisition of the client book of UK-based Choice Benefits Ltd. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Having advised …

Aston Lark Continues Buying Spree With Purchase of UK Broker Philip Williams & Co.

Aston Lark, the London-based insurance broker backed by Goldman Sachs that is soon to become part of Howden, announced the acquisition of Philp Williams & Co. as the latest addition to the group. Philip Williams & Co. was established in …

Broker Aston Lark Announces 40th Acquisition Since 2018 Launch

Aston Lark, the Goldman Sachs-backed broker, announced the acquisition of Absolute Products Ltd., its 40th deal since its formation in 2018 and its 24th in 2021 alone. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Established in 2002, insurance broker …