Reich Insurance Group acquired by Howden

"Only one business was the perfect fit"

John Brazier
clock • 1 min read

Insurance broker Reich Insurance Group has been acquired by Howden UK & Ireland for an undisclosed sum.

Howden stated the deal is a "significant step" in its expansion within the Northwest region of England and continues its strategy to "partner with high quality, culturally aligned companies." Reich operates across insurance business lines, including individual and group private medical insurance (PMI) through Reich Healthcare and the individual protection market through Reich Life, offering life assurance, critical illness cover and income protection. The Manchester-based firm is led by chief executive Simon Taylor and director Danny Lopian, and serves UK and international clients. ...

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