Wide Group (Pollen Street-backed) Acquires Milan-based Broker Mida Srl

Pollen Street Invests in Wide Group S.P.A

May 16, 2023

Insurance

Pollen Street has agreed a strategic growth investment in Wide Group S.P.A, a technology-led insurance broker operating nationally in Italy. The capital will be used to accelerate Wide Group's organic growth, expand its services offering and further develop its proprietary BrokerTech platform, while the founders will continue to lead the business.

Wide Group Acquires Milan-based Assileo Broker

March 27, 2024

Insurance

Wide Group, a Pollen Street-backed insurance broking consolidator, has acquired Assileo Broker Srl, a Milan-based commercial insurance broker with capabilities across transportation, construction, energy and corporate insurance and a presence in Milan and Genoa. The deal expands Wide Group's scale and specialist capability in the Milan market and adds geographic reach into Genoa as part of its ongoing consolidation strategy in Italy.

Wide Group Acquires Anglo Lombarda Insurance Brokers Srl

July 29, 2024

Financial Services

Wide Group, a Pollen Street‑backed Italian insurance broking consolidator, has acquired Anglo Lombarda Insurance Brokers Srl, a Naples- and Treviso-based commercial insurance broker. The deal expands Wide Group’s regional footprint and capabilities—particularly in financial lines and aquaculture—continuing its M&A consolidation strategy under Pollen Street ownership.

Wide Group Acquires A.I.C. Broker S.r.l.

July 31, 2024

Insurance

Wide Group, the Pollen Street-backed Italian commercial broking consolidator, has acquired A.I.C. Broker S.r.l (AIC), a commercial lines insurance broker based in the Abruzzo region of Italy. AIC—specializing in construction and engineering insurance and with intermediated premiums growing from €8m in 2019 to an expected ~€40m in 2024—will join Wide Group with senior AIC leadership joining as partners while founder Alessandro D'Ilario remains involved.

Wide Group Acquires Assco Broker Srl

July 30, 2024

Insurance

Wide Group has acquired Assco Broker Srl, a Pordenone-based commercial insurance broker with an agency subsidiary and over €35m in intermediated premiums. The deal expands Wide Group's presence in north-eastern Italy (new operational HQ in Udine) and is the latest add-on in its roll-up strategy following Pollen Street's 2023 investment.

Specialist Risk Group Acquires Square Mile Broking Ltd

October 29, 2019

Financial Services

Specialist Risk Investments Ltd (Specialist Risk Group) has acquired Square Mile Broking Ltd, a chartered insurance broker that places approximately £20m of premium and specialises in construction, waste/environmental and rail risks. The deal, supported by owner Pollen Street Capital, deepens Specialist Risk's specialist capability and expands its sector expertise and client coverage across manufacturing, professional services and food & drink.