Aston Lark News

Howden’s Aston Lark Acquires UK Broker Curtis Marine

Aston Lark, a Howden company, announced it has acquired Plymouth, UK-based marine insurance broker, Curtis Marine. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Curtis Marine will become part of Howden’s marine practice, trading under the Haven Knox-Johnston name. The …

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 …

Aston Lark Buys Commercial Direct Marine Trade Book From Navigators & General

Aston Lark, a Howden company, announced the acquisition of the commercial direct marine trade book from Navigators & General (N&G), part of Zurich UK, to expand its range of insurance products for the marine community. The acquisition of the commercial …

Howden’s Aston Lark Ireland Acquires Pembroke Insurances

Aston Lark Ireland, a Howden company, announced the acquisition of Pembroke Insurances Ltd. Set up by Graham Weir and John McGuire, Pembroke Insurances has been providing commercial insurance solutions since 2007 and has grown to be a trusted name within …

Aston Lark Acquires UK Broker AJ Insurance Service

Aston Lark, a Howden company, announced the acquisition of AJ Insurance Service Ltd. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Based in Tilbury in Essex, England, AJ Insurance Service was established in 1979 by father and son, Albert and …

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 …

Aston Lark Ireland Buys Marine & General Insurances DAC

Aston Lark Ireland announced it has agreed terms to acquire Marine & General Insurances DAC. Terms of the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, were not disclosed. Based in Dublin, Marine & General provides bespoke solutions to individuals and …

Aston Lark Acquires UK Employee Benefits Specialist, Healthwise Group

Aston Lark, the London-based insurance broker that is soon to become part of Howden, announced Healthwise Group Ltd. as its second healthcare acquisition of 2022. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1993 and based in Dudley …