Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Catalyit, an insurance technology hub for independent insurance agents, is partnering with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc. the Big “I”) to support independent insurance agents in selecting, implementing and optimizing the right technologies for their agencies.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 30, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG) announced the acquisition of the ongoing renewal rights of Morton Insurance Brokers, a specialist in private hire and taxi insurance across the UK since 1987. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens …

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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

AUGUST 20, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of Anthony James Insurance Brokers, subject to regulatory approval. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. This latest acquisition further expands and strengthens SRG’s retail pillar, Specialist Risk …

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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 1, 2024

Miller, the London-based independent specialist re/insurance broker, announced the acquisition of reinsurance capital advisory business 4809 Brokers AG. Financial details were not disclosed. As its third Continental European acquisition since 2022, Miller said, the transaction forms part of its continued …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

the London-based specialist insurance broker, has acquired MIS Motorsport’s commercial business in the UK and Ireland. Kingfisher Insurance Services Ltd., 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

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Miller, the London-based specialist re/insurance broker, announce it has completed the acquisition of Madrid-based commercial insurance broker Bruzon Correduría de Seguros y Reaseguros. The transaction, which first was announced in May, closed on Sept. 30 following the receipt of all …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Todd Jackson, owner and partner of McGowan Insurance Group, has been named chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”). Jackson was installed as the 2024-2025 chairman of the industry group at its fall conference …

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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

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

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

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

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey, commercial property/casualty premiums across all account sizes rose … Respondents of a recent survey reported lower premium increases for all lines of business except umbrella during the third quarter.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 14, 2024

By Chad Hemenway Independent agents placed more than 62% of all property/casualty insurance written in the U.S., according to the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”). The association’s 2024 Market Share Report said independent agents have …

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PSM Brokerage

AUGUST 1, 2024

Registration and Training for Marketplace Agents and Brokers Plan year 2025 Marketplace registration and training is now available for new and returning agents and brokers on the Marketplace Learning Management System (MLMS). Returning agents and brokers can take training through the MLMS or the HHS-approved vendor(s).

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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

AUGUST 20, 2024

Commercial property/casualty premium increases in the second quarter 2024 were flat or down from the previous quarter for all lines of business—evidence of a softening insurance market, according to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey. Premiums …

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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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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 7, 2025

Ryan Specialty, a specialty insurance services firm and trading partner for agents and brokers, plans to acquire Nashville-based Velocity Risk Underwriters, with a closing date early this year. Velocity Risk, providing coverage for catastrophe-exposed properties, is a managing general underwriter …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Ventis, the London-based commercial and residential real estate managing general agent, has expanded into Ireland, continuing its mission to deliver client service and capacity to brokers in the underserved middle of the property market. Ventis’ capacity will be distributed through …

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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

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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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 2, 2024

Ryan Specialty, a publicly traded provider of specialty products for insurance agents, brokers and carriers, has agreed to buy US Assure Insurance Services of Florida, a company specializing in builder’s risk insurance. Based in Jacksonville and founded in 1977, US …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 20, 2024

National Todd Jackson, owner and partner of McGowan Insurance Group, has been named chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”). Jackson was installed as the 2024-2025 chairman of the industry group at its fall …

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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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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2024

Wholesalers are a bridge between retail agents/brokers and the markets that provide the specialized coverages that retailers need for their most challenging risks. This post is part of a series sponsored by Dyad. Their success hinges on two crucial factors: …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

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

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued fines totaling $576,500 against insurance companies, agents, brokers and unlicensed entities in October and November of 2024 for violations of state insurance laws and regulations. The fines included $100,000 levied against PacificSource Health Plans …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 6, 2025

Gallagher & Co., the Rolling Meadows, Illinois-based insurance brokerage, announced the acquisition of Waterloo, Ontario-based Encore Insurance Services Inc., dba Encore Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Encore Group is a retail insurance brokerage firm serving …

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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

JULY 29, 2024

Brown & Brown Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Quintes Holding B.V., a Netherlands-based insurance group. 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

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance specialist and a business of Marsh McLennan, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 51.5% of shares of Carpenter Turner, an Athens-based regional leader in the reinsurance broking and advisory business. Terms …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The brokerage industry is adapting to a changing landscape as macroeconomic conditions temper the tailwinds that have driven growth in recent years. High interest rates, historical valuations, and tighter access to capital have slowed M&A activity, with deal flow declining …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based specialist insurance intermediary that is majority-owned by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, announced its launch in Asia Pacific with a new subsidiary in Singapore. As the first part of its expansion plans, SRG has, through …

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