AssuredPartners announces the acquisition of City Financial Marketing Group

AssuredPartners, a leading insurance broker in the United States, UK and Ireland is excited to announce the acquisition of Dublin-based City Financial Marketing Group Limited (“CFM”). The transaction, which is subject to customary regulatory approval, is anticipated to complete in April 2025.

Originally founded in 1995, CFM has shown exceptional organic growth to become one of the fastest growing independent personal and commercial
insurance brokers in Ireland. A trusted and recognisable name in the Irish insurance sector, CFM has multiple specialisms including unrivalled strength in the commercial van space. The business places over €70 million gross written premium and its team of 110 staff will all remain in place under the leadership of CEO Jonathan Hehir.

David Heathfield, CEO of AssuredPartners International, said: “Our leadership team in Ireland have known and admired the CFM operation for many years and we are delighted to welcome our new colleagues to our expanding group of companies in Ireland. Their respected reputation makes them an ideal partner for us, and this acquisition demonstrates our ongoing commitment to expanding our presence by partnering with companies that help us to expand our service proposition and achieve great deals for our clients.”

Jonathan Hehir stated: “Having built a thriving and fast-growing business, we are delighted to embark on this new chapter with a partner who shares our unwavering commitment to exceptional service and client success. From our very first discussions, it was clear that AssuredPartners’ vision for excellence, innovation and client success were perfectly aligned with ours.”

“Finding the right partner to support our continued growth was essential. For our employees, this partnership provides exciting career development, while for our clients, it ensures continued high-quality service and innovation. I am excited about the opportunities this collaboration brings for our businesses as we work together to further expand in Ireland.”

Founded in 2011, AssuredPartners is a leading insurance broker with over 400 offices located across the United States, UK and Ireland. With in excess of 10,000 employees, serving a wide range of customers, it is one of the largest insurance brokers in the world. On 09 December 2024 it was announced that Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AssuredPartners. This transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.