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How small brokerages find the funds to grow through M&A
January 17, 2018 by Jason ContantGiven the increasing expenses required to grow a business, how can a smaller brokerage secure the funding to expand via a merger or acquisition? “There are many options in the marketplace,” said Adam Duliban, principal broker with Duliban Insurance Brokers.…
Intact completes acquisition of U.S. specialty insurer OneBeacon, announces executive appointment
September 28, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterIntact Financial Corporation (IFC) announced on Thursday that it has completed its $2.3 billion (US$1.7 billion) acquisition of U.S. specialty insurer OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. The acquisition makes IFC “a leading provider of specialty insurance in North America with over…
Intact’s acquisition of OneBeacon Insurance Group expected to close this week
September 25, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterIntact Financial Corporation (IFC) announced on Monday that it has obtained all regulatory approvals required to complete the previously announced proposed acquisition of OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. The acquisition is expected to close on or about Sept. 28, IFC said…
Hub International acquires Integro (Canada) Ltd.
September 8, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterHub International Limited announced on Friday that is has acquired P&C brokerage Integro (Canada) Ltd. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, Hub noted in a press release. With offices in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, Integro Canada is a…
Arthur J. Gallagher gains presence in Quebec with acquisition of GPL Assurance Inc.
August 4, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterArthur J. Gallagher (AJG) announced late Thursday that it has “extended its investment in Canada and further diversified it geographic presence” with the acquisition of retail insurance broker GPL Assurance Inc. in Quebec. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established…
Combined ratio down 4.6 points at Axis Capital
July 28, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAxis Capital Holdings Ltd. reported Wednesday a 4.6-point improvement in its Q2 combined ratio, from 102.2% in the second quarter of 2016 to 97.6% in the latest quarter. Pembroke, Bermuda-based Axis Capital writes both reinsurance and commercial primary insurance worldwide…
California firm Digital Map Products acquires DMTI Spatial
July 12, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterIrvine, Calif.-headquartered Digital Map Products, Inc. (DMP), a geospatial mapping technology and intelligence firm, announced on Wednesday that it has acquired DMTI Spatial from Neopost Canada. The “acquisition of Canada’s market leader in location-based information and data quality expands DMP’s…
Gore Mutual Insurance Company to acquire Howard Noble Insurance Limited
June 29, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterGore Mutual Insurance Company announced on Wednesday that is has agreed to acquire Howard Noble Insurance Limited, a regional broker in Georgian Bay and Simcoe County in Ontario. Gore Mutual CEO Heidi Sevcik noted in a press release that Noble…
Allied World board members concerned in 2016 with ‘protracted negotiations’ with un-named prospective buyer: SEC filing
May 23, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterSix months before announcing its proposed acquisition by Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., commercial insurer Allied World Assurance Company Holdings AG received an offer letter from an un-named prospective buyer for $48 a share, recently-released documents indicate. Fairfax and Zug,…
McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers announces acquisition of Callister Musico Insurance Group
May 10, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterLondon, Ont.-based McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers announced on Wednesday that it will acquire Callister Musico Insurance Group of Sarnia, Ont. Located at 1315 Michigan Ave. in Sarnia, the Callister Musico office will become McFarlan Rowlands’ 15th branch in Ontario, allowing…
Brokerage Andrew Agencies Ltd. purchases Waggoner Insurance of Winnipeg
May 3, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterVirden, Man.-based multi-line brokerage Andrew Agencies Ltd. has announced the acquisition of Waggoner Insurance effective May 1. Scott Andrew, president and CEO of Andrew Agencies and Ed Waggoner, president and CEO of Waggoner Insurance made the announcement in a press…
Liberty Mutual Insurance completes acquisition of Ironshore from Fosun International for US$2.94 billion
May 3, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterLiberty Mutual Insurance has announced that it has completed its acquisition of 100% ownership in Ironshore Inc. from Fosun International Limited. Global insurer Liberty Mutual made the announcement earlier this week that it had acquired Ironshore Inc., a global specialty…