Pro Global, an international provider of specialist services, consulting and technology solutions for the insurance industry, has announced the acquisition of Australian audit and advisory firm GSI Professional Services.
The deal strengthens Pro Global’s Audit & Advisory operations internationally and marks a strategic step in the company’s broader expansion plans across the Asia-Pacific region.
Through the acquisition, Pro Global expands its Audit & Advisory Services footprint into Australia, increasing the company’s ability to support clients managing more demanding governance, oversight and operational resilience requirements across multiple territories.
The company said the transaction will also support the ongoing international development of its MGA and Insurance Services operations within the region.
According to Pro Global, demand within the Australian insurance market continues to increase for specialist expertise, scalable operational support and technology-led delivery models, as insurers, MGAs and brokers adapt to evolving regulation and greater market complexity. The company believes the acquisition enhances its ability to provide clients with both regional insight and international capability.
David Mills, Head of Region, Australia at Pro Global, who previously led and owned GSI Professional Services, will remain responsible for the Australian business in his role as Head of Region, Australia, helping oversee the continued development of Pro Global’s operations and client services in the market.
Mills commented: “This is an exciting opportunity to build a meaningful long term presence for Pro in Australia and surrounding markets. The market presents strong demand for specialist expertise, particularly across audit, operational support and delegated authority oversight. By combining local knowledge with Pro’s international capabilities, we are well positioned to support clients navigating increasing complexity and change across the insurance sector.”
Pervin Sivanathan, Head of Audit & Advisory Services at Pro Global, said: “This acquisition represents an important strategic step in the continued expansion of Pro’s international Audit & Advisory capability. As insurance markets become increasingly complex and interconnected, clients are looking for trusted partners who can deliver specialist expertise with consistency across territories.
“Establishing a presence in Australia with reach across Asian markets, strengthens our ability to support those evolving requirements whilst also creating a strong foundation for broader collaboration across Pro’s wider service offering.”
Pro Global stated that the acquisition forms part of the company’s wider international growth plans, which are centred on strengthening specialist capabilities while developing scalable regional delivery platforms in response to client demand.
Steve Lewis, Chief Executive Officer of Pro Global, added: “Australia represents an important extension to Pro’s international coverage and this acquisition gives us both immediate capability and a strong platform for future growth.
“Alongside strengthening our Audit & Advisory presence, we see significant opportunity to support the evolving needs of MGAs and Insurance Services clients across the region. As specialist insurance markets continue to modernise, clients increasingly require partners who can combine deep domain expertise with scalable operational and digital capability. This investment reflects our confidence in the market and our long term commitment to supporting clients internationally.”
Pro Global said the Australian business will continue to focus on delivering specialist audit and advisory services while supporting the gradual expansion of the company’s broader regional capabilities.
