Andrew Thompson & Associates (AT&A) Insurance Brokers has officially transitioned to the Alan Boswell Insurance Brokers (ABIB) brand following its acquisition by Alan Boswell Group in April 2025, cementing the broker's dual-office footprint in Suffolk.
The rebrand applies to the Ipswich office and is intended to establish a unified identity across the group's operations. The deal, ABG's first of the year, bolsters the group's presence in the county alongside its existing Bury St Edmunds branch.
AT&A was established in 2010 as a commercial insurance broker based in East Suffolk. The acquisition represented ABG's continued expansion in the region as part of a broader growth strategy.
The integration brings AT&A under the broader ABIB structure while maintaining existing staff and operational continuity at the Ipswich location. According to the company, clients will continue to work with the same team members and receive comparable service levels.
Andrew Thompson, who remains in charge of the Ipswich office, said the move allows the business to offer expanded capabilities. "Joining Alan Boswell's last year has strengthened our ability to support clients with greater reach and services," he said.
Thompson added that the rebrand aligns with the firm's goals to build on its existing operations and increase its involvement in local communities. He noted that clients would see "the same familiar faces, supported by the strength and scale of the larger group."
The acquisition comes as ABG posts robust results. Alan Boswell Insurance Brokers grew turnover 7.2% to £35.83 million in the year ended March 31, with post-tax profit reaching £9.02 million. Directors said they were budgeting for strong levels of income and profits for the coming year.
Alan Boswell Group currently employs over 450 staff members across seven locations, including Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Norwich, Peterborough, Boston, and Grimsby.
The AT&A deal followed ABG's 2024 purchases of two Norfolk-based brokers, Priory Insurance Brokers and The Insurance Centre.
ABG is not alone in targeting the region. Research from MarshBerry notes that consolidation among independent brokers continues to shape the UK insurance landscape, though private equity-backed transactions have slowed amid softening rates and tougher market conditions.
