Business

GRP Buying Spree Continues With Guardian Insurance Deal Agreed

The County Group [County], part of GRP, has acquired a majority stake in Guardian Insurance Brokers [Guardian].  The deal has received regulatory approval and the consideration is undisclosed. This is the first deal that County, […]

Business

Zurich Completes Aquisition of Oak Underwriting

Leading insurer Zurich has completed the acquisition of Oak Underwriting from RSA Insurance, turning it into one of the largest high net-worth insurers in the UK. The transaction enhances Zurich’s existing high net-worth proposition, known […]

Business

Deals & Acquisitions: HRC Buying Qdos Contractor

Tokio Marine HCC announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, HCC International Insurance Company PLC, has signed a purchase agreement with Qdos Holdings Limited and other selling shareholders to acquire Qdos Contractor of The Qdos Group for an undisclosed amount.  Qdos […]

Business

Magenta Takes Stake in EGV Underwriting

SME growth investor, Magenta Partners (Magenta), has taken a minority stake in Eaton Gate Holdings Limited and Vigilis Holdings Limited (together EGV).  Founded in 2016 by serial entrepreneur Gary Burke, EGV is a managing general […]

Insurance Brokers

Broker News; Erskine Murray Buys Asciak Holdaway Merritt

Independent insurance broker, Erskine Murray, today announced that it has acquired Essex-based brokerage Asciak Holdaway Merritt Ltd. This is the company’s second deal in the last six months having recently acquired Offley Insurance Ltd, a […]