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Davies to acquire Canada’s SCM Insurance Services
11th November 2025
Davies, a specialist professional services and technology firm serving the insurance market, has signed an agreement to acquire SCM Insurance Services (SCM), Canada’s largest claims processing and risk solutions provider. As part of this acquisition, SCM’s three operational entities will be integrated into the Davies global platform, these include ClaimsPro, Canada’s ... Read the full article
Davies launches specialist P&C wholesale broker AG London
3rd September 2025
Davies, a professional services and technology provider for the insurance and regulated markets, has launched Assurex Global London Limited (AG London), a bespoke specialist property and casualty wholesale brokerage. AG London, part of the Assurex Global group - an exclusive partnership of independent agents and brokers, aims to provide enhanced services ... Read the full article
Dhara Patel promoted to CEO of Davies North America
13th March 2025
Davies, a professional services and technology specialist, has announced the promotion of Dhara Patel to CEO of its North American business, succeeding Matt Button. Button, who has been with Davies for nearly a decade, served as CEO of Davies North America since July 2023. Earlier this year, he was promoted to ... Read the full article
Davies appoints Matt Button as Deputy Group CEO, unveils Vision-2030 strategy
9th January 2025
Davies, a professional services and technology specialist, has promoted Matt Button to Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1st, 2025, reporting directly to Group CEO Dan Saulter. In his new role, Button is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of three go-to-market business units, including operations, sales, and marketing. Additionally, ... Read the full article
Davies to acquire Premier Claims Management to expand North American claims services
9th December 2024
Davies, a professional services and technology specialist, has announced its acquisition of Premier Claims Management, LLC (PCM), a claims service provider specialising in professional and general liability claims. Based in Santa Ana, California, PCM’s addition strengthens Davies’ North American (NA) services by expanding its professional and general liability claims capabilities and ... Read the full article
Davies continues North American expansion with Barker Claim acquisition
19th November 2024
Davies, a specialist professional services and technology business serving the insurance market, has acquired North Carolina-based independent loss adjusting firm Budget Claims Services. With headquarters in Greensboro, Barker Claim Services provides professional claims handling and loss adjusting expertise predominantly across property, casualty and motor claims to insurers, municipalities and self-insured corporates ... Read the full article
Davies adopts Majesco’s AI driven system to predict risks efficiently
20th September 2024
Davies, a professional services and technology specialist, has partnered with Majesco, a global cloud insurance software solutions firm, to provide faster and more efficient loss control and premium audit surveys for clients. This move allows Davies to implement Majesco’s AI-driven Loss Control 360 (LC360) inspection management system, which adapts to evolving ... Read the full article
Davies appoints Paul O’Brien as the firm’s first Group Chief AI Officer
12th September 2024
Davies, the specialist in professional services and technology, has appointed Paul O’Brien as its first Group Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer. This appointment comes as the firm makes significant investments to leverage innovation and capitalise on the value of AI, including the use of generative AI (GenAI), across its operations. In the ... Read the full article
Dhara Patel promoted to President & Deputy CEO of Davies’ NA business
25th July 2024
Davies, the specialist in professional services and technology, has promoted Dhara Patel to the newly created role of President and Deputy CEO of its North American business. Patel's promotion comes as Davies has announced a new go-to-market structure in North America under CEO, Matt Button, following a period of significant growth. As ... Read the full article
Davies names Amber Wilkinson as Group CFO
9th July 2024
Davies, a specialist in professional services and technology, has appointed Amber Wilkinson as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Currently serving as CFO at global law firm DLA Piper since 2021, Wilkinson brings extensive experience from over a decade at insurer AXA. She held senior roles including CFO of AXA Health ... Read the full article
Davies secures £1.5 billion refinancing to support growth initiatives
5th July 2024
Davies, a provider of specialised professional services and technology solutions for insurance and highly regulated markets, has announced a successful £1.5 billion refinancing of its senior debt facilities. This move significantly lowers its interest expenses, extends debt maturity dates, and secures additional credit lines to support its future growth initiatives. The agreement ... Read the full article
Davies enhances risk services in North America as Afirm brand retires
14th June 2024
Davies, a provider of professional services and technology for insurance and regulated markets, has announced two senior leadership appointments and the rebranding of Afirm, known for its premium audit, loss control inspection, and risk mitigation services. Afirm will now operate under the Davies name as part of its expansion in the ... Read the full article
Davies retires the Johns Eastern brand as it promotes two senior team members
26th February 2024
Davies, the specialist professional services and technology business, has made two key senior promotions amidst definitive plans to rebrand Johns Eastern, the specialist third-party administration (TPA) and independent adjusting firm. This is in line with Davies' plans to continue its rapid expansion of operations in North America. The firm announced the acquisition ... Read the full article
Davies expands global reach with acquisition of forensic accounting firm MDD
13th February 2024
Davies, a specialist professional services and technology business, has announced the acquisition of Matson, Driscoll & Damico (MDD), a prominent international forensic accounting firm. MDD, renowned for its expertise in assessing economic damages across various sectors including insurance and legal, operates globally with over 330 professionals serving more than 1,000 clients ... Read the full article
Brown & Brown to sell four TPA businesses to Davies Group
1st November 2023
Insurance brokerage firm, Brown & Brown has entered into an agreement with Davies Group Ltd., that includes the sale of four third-party administrator (TPA) businesses and a long-term strategic commercial relationship. The transaction is expected to close in December of 2023, and is subject to certain closing conditions. The announcement was made ... Read the full article
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