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Specialist Risk Group launches Australian business
10th February 2026
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), an insurance intermediary backed by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, has expanded its global footprint with the launch of its Australian business. SRG is positioning itself as an agile challenger focused on the mid-market, combining its global reach with a high-quality local team that brings long-standing relationships and ... Read the full article
Specialist Risk Group appoints Richard Gurney as Head of Specialty
9th January 2026
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), an insurance intermediary backed by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, has announced the appointment of Richard Gurney to the newly created role of Head of Specialty. The new leadership position is designed to accelerate the build-out of SRG’s international specialty proposition. In this role, Gurney joins the Group Executive ... Read the full article
SRG acquires new Wholesale team from Lockton
14th October 2025
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has acquired a new Wholesale team, led by Shelley Wright, from Lockton. According to SRG, this development further strengthens its London Market capability and expands its specialist proposition across Miles Smith, CBC Partnership, and The Underwriting Exchange (TUE). "With deep experience and a reputation for delivering technically led ... Read the full article
SRG launches new team to serve global clients & brokers with UK subsidiaries
9th October 2025
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), an insurance intermediary backed by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, has announced the formation of a new international team dedicated to serving the insurance needs of UK subsidiaries of overseas corporates. This initiative will provide global clients and brokers with a dedicated, expert access to the London Market ... Read the full article
Specialist Risk Group acquires London-based broker City Quarter Brokers
12th August 2025
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), an insurance intermediary backed by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire London-based broker City Quarter Brokers. Established in 2018, City Quarter Brokers is an independent international insurance and reinsurance broker with full access to Lloyd’s and the London Company ... Read the full article
Specialist Risk Group appoints Neil Nimmo as CEO – UK
12th June 2025
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), an insurance intermediary backed by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, has announced the appointment of Neil Nimmo as CEO – UK. In his new role, Nimmo will oversee SRG’s Retail, Wholesale, and Underwriting businesses in the UK. His leadership will be key to scaling the Group’s successful model ... Read the full article
Tysers’ Credit & Political Risk re/insurance team to join SRG
24th April 2025
Tysers, an independent Lloyd’s broker and member of the Australian AUB Group, and Specialist Risk Group (SRG) have reached an agreement for Tysers’ Credit & Political Risk re/insurance team to join SRG. The goal of this agreement is for the Credit & Political Risk team to move from Tysers to SRG, ... Read the full article
Specialist Risk Group establishes regional hub in Singapore
25th March 2025
Insurance industry intermediary Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has formally launched its Asia Pacific operations, establishing a regional hub in Singapore, backed by Warburg Pincus and Temasek. This launch builds on the acquisition of the majority of SRG shares by the two Singapore-domiciled global investors in September 2024. The newly launched hub ... Read the full article
SRG to acquire Ecclesia’s assets in Netherlands & Belgium
23rd January 2025
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) is set to acquire Ecclesia Group’s assets in the Netherlands & Belgium in a move that will reportedly see seven businesses and 700 new colleagues across the two countries join SRG. As part of this partnership, Ecclesia Group, Germany’s largest insurance broker for companies and institutions, will ... Read the full article
SRG acquires specialist insurance broker R3
10th December 2024
Specialist Risk Group, an insurance intermediary backed by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, has announced the acquisition of specialist insurance broker, R3. This marks SRG’s eleventh acquisition in 2024, following previous acquisitions which include Stonehatch, Capulus, and Anthony James Insurance Brokers. R3 provides customised insurance solutions to various sectors, including ... Read the full article
SRG appoints Jaya Taylor as Global Head of Group Regulatory Affairs, Risk and Compliance
18th November 2024
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), a specialist insurance intermediary, majority-owned by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, announces the appointment of Jaya Taylor as global leader for Group Regulatory Affairs, Risk, and Compliance reporting to CEO, Warren Downey. A seasoned governance and compliance expert, Taylor joins the SRG team from her role as Global ... Read the full article
SRG boosts claims capabilities with One Claim acquisition
15th November 2024
Insurance industry intermediary, Specialist Risk Group (SRG), has announced the acquisition of Essex-based One Claim Limited. The UK company provides broker partners and their clients with claims management support from initial notification through to settlement. Now sitting within SRG’s MGA pillar MX, the One Claim team has significant expertise in the motor ... Read the full article
SRG acquires specialist reinsurance firm NW Re
5th November 2024
Insurance intermediary Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has announced the acquisition of specialist reinsurance firm NW Re. Founded in 2020 by Neil Wallis, Neil Walker, and Tallis Kemp, NW Re provides Property Facultative Reinsurance and Excess of Loss insurance across a range of occupancies. With this acquisition, the team at NW Re will ... Read the full article
SRG expands equestrian portfolio with Stonehatch acquisition
31st October 2024
Insurance intermediary Specialist Risk Group (SRG), has acquired Stonehatch, a specialist bloodstock and livestock insurance broker, a move that will complement its existing equestrian portfolio. Stonehatch was founded in 2024 by Chris Williamson, since then, the company has built a strong reputation in the bloodstock and livestock sectors, providing insurance solutions ... Read the full article
Specialist Risk Group names Collin Yap as Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific
17th October 2024
Insurance industry intermediary, Specialist Risk Group (SRG), has appointed Collin Yap as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asia Pacific, after his current employment contract ends in the new year. This leadership appointment aligns with SRG’s broader expansion into the Asia Pacific region, following the acquisition of Singapore-domiciled, retail insurance broker, HL ... Read the full article
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