Global insurance trends

Reports: Aon & Merger Market Look at Risk 2019 and Beyond

Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, and Mergermarket today jointly released the Risk in Review 2019: EMEA report. Findings from the report show that the uptake […]

Business

Global Data Snapshot Shows $4.1bn Worth of US Insurance Deals in Q3

Large insurance companies, MGAs and brokers are all seeking economies of scale. Sometimes that means deploying the latest RPA admin tech and automated claims, but there’s also a business case for partnerships, mergers and straightforward […]

Global insurance trends

Far East Markets: Zurich Makes P&C Buy in Indonesia

As tech underpins insurance systems around the globe via smartphone, email, platforms and app-based portals, consolidation is likely to increase. Here’s some news from Zurich; Zurich Insurance Group has become the largest international property and […]

Insurance Brokers

Broker News: GRP Still Hungry For More, Buys Gauntlet Group

Global Risk Partners (GRP) has acquired London based Gauntlet Insurance Services, a leading private client broker specialising in the insurance of historic, fine town and country houses, fine art collections, jewellery, farms & estates, prestige […]

News

Deals: CFC Buys Solis Security, Expands Cyber Protection Offer

CFC, a specialist insurance provider and pioneer in emerging risk, today announced that it has expanded its in-house cyber incident response capabilities with the acquisition of Solis Security, a Texas-based incident response provider. CFC has […]

Insurance Brokers

Broker News: GRP Hires Investment Director, More Acquisitions On The Way

GRP has been one of the most active investors in traditional insurance brokerage businesses over the last few years, with over 40 companies joining the GRP family of companies. Streamlining the 1990s broker model, applying […]

Global insurance trends

Deals: Davies Acquires Frontier Adjusters USA, As Expansion Plans Continue

Davies Group today announces the acquisition of Frontier Adjusters, Inc, the multi-line independent claims adjusting provider, headquartered in Independence, Ohio. Founded in 1957, Frontier provides its clients with national field claims adjusting services across all […]

Global insurance trends

US Market: Prudential Buys Assurance Health & Wellness Brand

Prudential Financial has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Assurance IQ, Inc., “Assurance,” a profitable, fast-growing direct-to-consumer platform that transforms the buying experience for individuals seeking personalized health and financial wellness […]