Aston Lark continues acquisition expansion with Innovation Broking

Latest acquisition

John Brazier
clock • 2 min read

Independent corporate insurance broker and employee benefits adviser Innovation Broking is the latest firm to be acquired by Aston Lark.

The broker specialises in in larger risks, global programs, and private equity-backed businesses in the technology, health, film and TV, and charities and care sectors. Established in 2015, Innovation Broking was founded by Paul Dickson and Howard Pearson, with offices in Watford and London. Aston Lark is currently in the process of being acquired by US-based Howden Group, a deal announced in mid-October. The broker's chief executive, Peter Blanc, previously stated that Aston Lark was targeting further organic growth in the employee benefits space alongside its acquisition strategy. ...

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