Aurora Financial Group has acquired Chantrey Vellacott Financial Management, said law firm Davies Lavery.

Chantrey Vellacott said the decision was prompted by the increase in the complexity of regulation for independent financial advisers.

In addition, Chantrey Vellacott is to launch a new financial service called CV Aurora Financial Management.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
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