November 5, 2024
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based specialist insurance intermediary that is majority-owned by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, announced the acquisition of specialist reinsurance firm NW Re. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. SRG said the acquisition reinforces its …
October 17, 2024
Mission Underwriters, the MGA incubator, announced the launch of Carrow Insurance, under the leadership of Ronan Conboy, the former CEO of AmTrust International. Carrow is set to focus on warranty, accident & health, and income protection products in the UK …
October 9, 2024
Optio Group, the London-based specialty managing general agent, announced it has acquired a strategic investment in the Italian MGA, Heca S.r.l., for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2010 in Ortona, the province of Chieti in Abbruzzo, Heca has rapidly grown …
October 4, 2024
Optio Group, the London-based specialty managing general agent, announced it has acquired the Luxembourg-based MGA, Circles Group for an undisclosed sum, subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition of Circles, Optio’s largest in Europe to date, represents a strategically critical development …
October 3, 2024
While the Lloyd’s market reported its best first-half profit in 17 years, it isn’t resting on its laurels. It is carefully monitoring areas where potential vulnerabilities have been identified. During a recent market briefing, Rachel Turk, Lloyd’s chief underwriting officer, …
October 3, 2024
Pine Walk Capital Ltd., the specialist MGA incubator platform and wholly owned subsidiary of The Fidelis Partnership (TFP), announced the launch of Silverflame Re, a new specialty reinsurance MGA. Silverflame Re will complement The Fidelis Partnership’s existing specialty reinsurance book, …
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 …
September 27, 2024
Pine Walk Capital Ltd., the specialist MGA incubator platform and wholly owned subsidiary of The Fidelis Partnership, announced the launch of the MGA Seraphina. Seraphina will write a broad portfolio of international property business, complementing and diversifying The Fidelis Partnership’s …
September 4, 2024
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of Capulus, a specialist motor fleet managing general agent (MGA). Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Based in Wales, Capulus’ team of 21 colleagues will join SRG’s …
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 …