Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Insurance broker Aon plc has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based insurance broker Griffiths & Armour. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Upon completion of the transaction, Griffiths & Armour will become wholly owned by Aon UK …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Verlingue, the Quimper, France-based insurance broker and subsidiary of the Adelaïde Group, announced it has acquired ProConseils Solutions, a major player in the insurance brokerage market in French-speaking Switzerland. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Verlingue said this …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 27, 2025

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a Miami insurance broker to 41 months in prison and more than $5 million in restitution for defrauding a Georgia credit union by obtaining loans for condominium associations’ premium financing, then using the loans …

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 21, 2025

A south Florida insurance broker is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty last week to a $134 million scheme that fraudulently enrolled thousands of people in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans. Dafud Iza, 54, of Pembroke Pines, signed a plea …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 9, 2024

An insurance broker who collected nearly $137,000 in sales commissions by submitting fabricated insurance applications for end-of-life insurance policies in clients’ names without their knowledge, and used those clients’ personal and banking information to pay for those policies, was sentenced …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 13, 2025

along with its wholly owned subsidiary Anderson & Co (Insurance Brokers) Ltd. Ardonagh Advisory, the Ardonagh Group’s SME broking platform, announced it has acquired Anderson & Co. Holdings) Ltd., Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Established over …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 29, 2024

Inflexion is nearing a sale of its majority stake in David Roberts & Partners in a deal that values the UK insurance broker at about £450 million ($579 million), according to people familiar with the matter. The private equity firm …

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Solstice Insurance Broker

JANUARY 30, 2025

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2024

NFP, an Aon company and insurance brokerage, announced its acquisition of Orca Financial Group, a specialist financial brokerage based in Leopardstown, County Dublin. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The Orca team will join NFP’s employee benefits and …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Clear Group, the London-based independent insurance broker, announced the acquisition of A-One Insurance Group (A-One), a major commercial insurance broker in the south of England. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Clear said this latest deal is …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ardonagh Advisory, Ardonagh Group’s SME broking platform, has agreed to acquire UK chartered insurance broker R.K. Henshall & Co. Financial details of the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, were not disclosed. Established in 1976, R.K. Henshall & …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 2, 2024

HUB), the Chicago-based insurance broker, announced an exclusive referral and broker program partnership throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico with MAS Seguros, the largest trucking insurance broker in Mexico. Hub International Ltd. The partnership is a response to Mexico’s growing …

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 17, 2025

A former Friendswood, Texas insurance agent turned himself into authorities last week over charges that he fraudulently brokered insurance policies, the Friendswood Police Department announced. Edgar Peralta of Edgar Peralta with Peralta Insurance Brokerage LLC, is charged with theft, a …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Axis Insurance Managers Inc., the Vancouver, Canada-based insurance broker, announced the acquisition of Baker Insurance, a property/casualty brokerage based in Calgary. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. This strategic move strengthens Axis’ presence in the region and enhances …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Kingfisher Insurance Services Ltd., the London-based specialist insurance broker, has acquired MIS Motorsport’s commercial business in the UK and Ireland. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. As part of the acquisition, a new entity will be created called …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a North Carolina insurance agent to five years in prison for his role in a decade-long scheme that created fraudulent tax shelters and cheated the U.S. government of more than $22 million in tax …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Clear Group, the UK independent insurance broker that is owned by Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, has entered the wholesale Lloyd’s broker space with the acquisition of Lilley Plummer Risks Ltd., a London-based marine and property specialist. Financial details …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 13, 2025

Miller, the London-based specialist re/insurance broker, announced its further expansion into Asia with the launch of Miller Korea, led by David Kim as head of Korea. Miller Korea will focus on delivering global specialty expertise in the Korean market via …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 27, 2024

Clear Group, the London-based independent insurance broker, announced it has acquired the share capital of UK-based R T Waters Ltd. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. This latest deal adds to Clear’s presence in South East England as …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Clear Group, the London-based independent insurance broker, announced it has acquired Vision Insurance Services Ltd, based in Bagshot, Surrey, UK. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. This latest acquisition strengthens Clear’s presence in the south east of …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of Stonehatch, a leading specialist bloodstock and livestock insurance broker. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2014 by Chris Williamson, London-headquartered Stonehatch has built a …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 29, 2024

a Netherlands-based insurance group. Brown & Brown Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Quintes Holding B.V., Brown & Brown acquired Quintes from the private investment firm Aquiline Capital Partners (which purchased a majority stake in Quintes …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

BMS Group, the London-based specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the leading insurance broker Rasher, subject to regulatory approvals. The Rasher business is based in Spain, with Latin American subsidiaries in …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

THB Chile is a retail insurance broker providing property/casualty, life and health benefits, and reinsurance services to clients throughout Chile. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Santiago, Chile-based THB Chile. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A former insurance broker has pleaded guilty to a number of charges including insurance fraud for collecting premiums without placing coverage. Karen Marie Dondanville, 56, a former broker from Mission Viejo, pleaded guilty to 90 counts including grand theft auto, …

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Tosten Marketing

JANUARY 27, 2025

Insurance broker lead generation is a critical aspect of growing a successful brokerage. At Tosten Marketing, we’ve seen firsthand how effective strategies can transform a broker’s business. How Digital Marketing Boosts Insurance Lead Generation Digital marketing has transformed lead generation for insurance brokers.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary backed by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, announced the acquisition of specialist insurance broker, R3. R3 is SRG’s 11th acquisition in 2024, following previous acquisitions which include Stonehatch, Capulus, and Anthony James Insurance …

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Solstice Insurance Broker

JUNE 4, 2024

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Insurance Journal

JULY 17, 2024

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at managing general agent DUAL Europe and insurance broker WTW. A summary of these new hires follows here. DUAL Swiss Taps Tokio Marine’s Wyss as Managing Director DUAL Europe announced the appointment …

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Solstice Insurance Broker

JANUARY 23, 2025

As an insurance broker, you can be the compass your clients need. Key Takeaways : Brokers should stay informed to empower their clients. Key Takeaways : Brokers should stay informed to empower their clients. Brokers should advocate for clients year-round, assisting with claims and policy updates.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Todayis insurance regulatory landscape can be a tricky one, particularly when it comes to charging fees. For property/casualty insurance brokers and agents, understanding permissible fee structures is crucial to maintaining compliance and avoiding penalties. With state laws varying widely and …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 26, 2024

Three brokers – NFP, Clear Group, and Strategic Risk Group – each announced acquisitions during July. In reverse chronological order, the acquisitions are listed as follows: NFP, the New York-based insurance broker and Aon subsidiary, announced on July 24 that …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

the Amsterdam-based, privately owned insurance broker, announced the sale of H.W. and HWI France to Steadfast Group, the largest general insurance broker network and underwriting agency group in Australasia and owner of one of the … International B.V.,

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Insurance broker Aon plc announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the in-house insurance agency business of Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG), enhancing Aon’s risk and health capability offering in Japan. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 18, 2024

Insurance broker Marsh McLennan reported second quarter net income of $1.125 billion, an 8.7% increase from $1.035 billion reported during Q2 2023. Operating income rose 13% to $1.6 Q2 earnings per share increased 10% to $2.27, while adjusted earnings …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Insurance broker Marsh McLennan reported a 6% increase in third quarter consolidated revenue to $5.7 billion, while revenue increased 5% on an underlying (organic) basis. Q3 operating income was $1.1 billion, an 11% increase from $996 million reported in Q3 …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Clear Group, the London-based independent insurance broker, announced the acquisition of the managing general agency, Accelerate Underwriting. Financial terms of the deal, which is its fourth involving an MGA, were not disclosed. Established in 2015, Accelerate Underwriting is a …

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