Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)

Why Aviva and Direct Line mega merger is nothing to fear

Editor’s View: Working her way through centuries of issues of Insurance Post just as Direct Line’s shareholders accepted Aviva’s £3.7bn bid for the business proved a timely reminder for Emma Ann Hughes of the pros and cons of mega mergers.

Big interview: David Martin, Aviva

Aviva’s managing director of commercial and chief distribution officer, David Martin sits down with Scott McGee to run through the work done since he joined the insurer, increasing productivity with brokers, and what apprentices need to focus on nowadays…

Big interview: Michael Rea, Gallagher UK

Having taken on the Gallagher UK CEO role at the start of the year, Micheal Rea talks to Jonathan Swift about breaking the £1bn revenue barrier, the benefits of scale, putting M&A on hold and why the market is in transition in terms of rates.

Big Interview: Warren Dickson, Howden

Warren Dickson, corporate and commercial CEO at Howden, sits down with Harry Curtis to discuss what has changed since the broker acquired Aston Lark and how its breadth of capabilities is paying dividends.

Tysers owner AUB takes 80% stake in Movo Group

AUB has agreed to acquire an 80% equity stake in Movo, including its AR network Movo Partnership, its equity broking group, Movo Insurance Brokers, and insurance technology platform, Durell Software.

Markerstudy Group to acquire Hughes Insurance

Markerstudy Group has announced plans to acquire Hughes Insurance, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions, its first deal since gaining FCA approval on its merger with Atlanta.

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