McLarens Acquires Vanderwal & Joosten

McLarens Acquires Lloyd Warwick International

June 11, 2020

Insurance

McLarens, a global independent insurance services provider based in Atlanta, has acquired Lloyd Warwick International (LWI), a City of London–headquartered specialist loss adjusting and claims management firm. The deal—under which LWI will merge with McLarens' Natural Resources specialty services while retaining its London head office—strengthens McLarens' technical capabilities and market presence in energy, marine, mining and renewables claims; LWI was jointly owned by its employees and Crawford & Company prior to the transaction.

Westland Insurance Acquires PV&V Insurance Centre Ltd. and Meester Insurance Centre

January 1, 2026

Insurance

Westland Insurance Group has acquired PV&V Insurance Centre Ltd. and Meester Insurance Centre, effective January 1, 2026, expanding its footprint in Southern Ontario. The deal adds local brokerage teams in Burlington and Smithville and brings specialized greenhouse and agricultural insurance expertise to Westland's portfolio.

McLarens Acquires MGB Claims Consultants Inc.

August 3, 2021

Insurance

McLarens has acquired MGB Claims Consultants Inc., a Toronto-based commercial claims adjusting firm, purchasing 100% of the company's equity. The deal expands McLarens' loss adjusting capabilities and North American market presence, while MGB's founding principals will continue to manage the business under the MGB brand.

Lee Equity Partners Closes $1.6B Recapitalization of McLarens Global Limited

October 15, 2025

Insurance

Lee Equity Partners led a $1.6 billion recapitalization of McLarens Global Limited, with participation from several institutional investors, giving existing shareholders the option of partial liquidity while providing McLarens significant new growth capital. McLarens is a global provider of technical insurance claims and risk consulting services with roughly 1,600 experts across a broad international footprint; the capital will support continued geographic expansion and capability build-out.

Vanderlande to Acquire Siemens Logistics from Siemens

October 31, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Dutch logistics automation specialist Vanderlande has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens Logistics from German technology company Siemens. The deal — approved by the management and supervisory boards (including Vanderlande’s parent Toyota Industries Corporation) and subject to regulatory approvals — will expand Vanderlande’s airport baggage, cargo handling and digital solutions capabilities and is expected to close next year.

Waterland Private Equity Acquires Van Vulpen

January 13, 2023

Construction

Waterland Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in Van Vulpen from Mentha, with the current management reinvesting in the business. Van Vulpen is a Gorinchem-based specialist in underground infrastructure and horizontal directional drilling serving electricity, gas and water utilities; Waterland will support further growth and professionalization of the business.