AssuredPartners International Announces Acquisition of Recycling Specialist GM Insurance Brokers
07/06/2023 Written by: AP Communications
AssuredPartners, a leading insurance broker in the United States, UK and Ireland is pleased to announce the acquisition of Exeter-based recycling specialists, GM Insurance Brokers Limited (“GM”).
Founded in 2004, GM provide a range of commercial insurance solutions across various industry sectors including trade & construction and have a particular expertise in placing coverage for the recycling industry. Handling in the region of £10m GWP, the entire team will remain in their current roles and continue under the leadership of Gavin Mead and Lee Galan-Davis.
David Heathfield, CEO of AssuredPartners International, said: “We met the team at GM through a recent acquisition and knew immediately that they would be a great addition to our growing network of companies. Gavin and Lee have built a great business over the years and have ambitious plans for growth. We look forward to working with the entire team and providing them with the support which will allow them to accelerate the growth of their company in the years ahead.”
Gavin Mead and Lee Galan-Davis, joint Managing Directors of GM said: “The approach of AssuredPartners was refreshingly different and after meeting the senior team we were excited about the future with AP. We are really proud of what we have achieved and firmly believe that this new chapter gives us the opportunity to keep growing the business without compromising on our ethos which has served us so well.”
About AssuredPartners
AssuredPartners is one of the fastest-growing, independent insurance agencies in the United States, UK and Ireland. This latest addition to the group follows closely behind acquisitions in the South West, Kent, Leeds and across Ireland. Founded in 2011, AssuredPartners has acquired in excess of 450 agencies, with offices in four countries and 36 states across the US. With in excess of 9,00 employees, it is one of the largest independently owned brokers in the world.
For more information about the services provided by AssuredPartners International, please visit https://www.assuredpartners.co.uk/
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