Mergers & Acquisitions

Longbrook Insurance enters transactional liability with W&I launch

Longbrook Insurance enters transactional liability with W&I launch

London carrier is making its opening move in a market that's become standard in M&A

Kenneth Araullo Apr 08, 2026
Gallagher reveals how the M&A insurance market is progressing

Gallagher reveals how the M&A insurance market is progressing

Tax and contingent risk insurance markets are reshaping deal strategies

Sedgwick takes full control of Dutch injury specialist LSHD

Sedgwick takes full control of Dutch injury specialist LSHD

Full ownership gives Sedgwick greater scope to embed first-line support into motor and liability claims

Acrisure acquires Vave from Canopius

Acrisure acquires Vave from Canopius

Acquisition adds cat-focused MGA and broadens underwriting platform capabilities

Acrisure UK absorbs four specialist firms in consolidation push

Acrisure UK absorbs four specialist firms in consolidation push

An MGA, three brokers, and a growing appetite for niche markets

Mega M&A deals hit record in Q1 as AI race intensifies – WTW

Mega M&A deals hit record in Q1 as AI race intensifies – WTW

Twelve transactions worth $10bn or more closed in just three months

Optio targets marine MGA with Gardian acquisition

Optio targets marine MGA with Gardian acquisition

Deal part of multi-deal European push

Howden moves to expand actuarial capability with Hymans Robertson team acquisition

Howden moves to expand actuarial capability with Hymans Robertson team acquisition

Deal forms new actuarial and longevity unit as broker builds out insurance advisory platform

Athora seals £5.7 billion PIC deal as bulk annuity market normalises

Athora seals £5.7 billion PIC deal as bulk annuity market normalises

Takeover creates a bigger force in UK pension risk transfer, adding €139 billion in assets under management

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