Towergate Makes Major Acquisitions from THB Group plc

Towergate has announced the purchase of THB Clowes Ltd and THB Financial Services Ltd from THB Group plc.

Under the terms of the deal, the two businesses will operate from their existing offices in Warwick and Nottingham. The deal also includes THB Egger Lawson, a division of THB Clowes, specialists in an extensive range of motor sport risks. The businesses control a combined premium of over £40m GWP.

THB Clowes offers insurance solutions for specialist and high risk activities, such as motor sport and competition racing. In particular, they have a long track record in Formula One racing. THB Clowes also run a number of leading sports schemes including the leading professional rugby players’ scheme.

THB Financial Services provides expert advice in the areas of executive solutions, the provision of employee benefits and personal financial planning.

Peter Cullum, Towergate’s Executive Chairman said: "This is an exciting opportunity for Towergate. Not only a profitable general business, including the market’s leading motor sports broker, but also an accomplished financial services company."

"The companies bring some great expertise to Towergate and they will benefit from access to the widest general insurance product range in the market."

Paul Dudley, Chairman of THB Clowes, said: "This deal will allow our business to invest further in the areas where we can best bring our expertise to bear for our clients. It also strengthens our position in the market place as a leading broker in the commercial, sport, leisure and motor sport industries."


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