Ardonagh Group Acquires Thames Underwriting
August 17, 2020
The Ardonagh Group has acquired Thames Underwriting, a Leigh-on-Sea–based managing general agent (MGA) that serves brokers across the Construction, Leisure and Commercial sectors. Thames (a 30-strong team) will join Ardonagh's MGA brands within Geo Specialty Group Holdings Limited, expanding Ardonagh's specialist underwriting capability and broker distribution with existing delegated authorities to Lloyd's and A-rated insurers.
- Buyers
- The Ardonagh Group
- Targets
- Thames Underwriting
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Essex, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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