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Vallei Finance Group is pleased to announce the completion of 3 acquisitions: PM Verzuim and PM Arbeid (together “PM”), Jansen Schepers and Elferink & Co. Accountants (“Elferink”). Combined, these businesses represent 55 professionals across 4 office locations. Following Vallei’s expansion into ​​occupational health services with the acquisition of Covades last year, the acquisition of PM continues...

BPL, the world’s leading insurance broker specialising in credit and political risk, has appointed Grahame Chilton (“Chily”) as Non-Executive Chairman.  Widely regarded as a leading figure in the global insurance market, Chily has built and led businesses in the industry for over 45 years. As Chief Executive of Benfield, Chily transformed the business into the...

Bridgepoint, one of the world’s leading quoted private asset growth investors, today announced that it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in HBC (Hanseatic Broking Center), a leading independent SME+ insurance distribution platform in the DACH region. The transaction sees Bridgepoint partner with the HBC management team and founders, who will remain significantly invested,...

Vallei Finance Group is pleased to announce its acquisition of Berghoef Accountants en Adviseurs and Activados. The three businesses aim to deliver the highest quality and added value to their clients. In addition, the cross-pollination of knowledge and expertise, as well as the international network of Activados, will further enhance Vallei’s client offering. Maurice Geurs,...

Private equity firm takes minority stake in the specialist Credit and Political Risk Insurance (CPRI) broker Berry Palmer & Lyle (BPL), the world’s leading broker specialising inCPRI, has announced today that it has secured investment from Preservation Capital Partners(PCP), a specialist financial services investor supported by long-term co-investors. Long hailed as the “Best-in-Class” CPRI broker,...