Partners& makes acquisition to help expand proposition into underwriting

Broker Partners& has acquired Bickley Chartered Loss Adjusters as part of its expansion plans.

Sevenoaks-based Bickley is a boutique firm that provides adjusting services and disciplines across both domestic and commercial markets.

Its team of 22 includes loss adjusters, technicians and support staff.

Acquiring the firm forms part of the Partners& strategy to expand its proposition into underwriting.

This will be achieved through the ongoing development of its managing general agent (MGA) and creation of a loss adjusting and claims management offering.

Phil Barton, Partners& group chief executive, said: “Having built our reputation as a high-quality insurance advisory business, our key strategic goal is to build out our proposition in the market and establish Partners& as a leading multi-disciplinary insurance group.”

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The deal comes after Partners& acquired Kudos Loss Adjusters in June 2021.

“Together with Kudos, our liability loss adjusting business, we are now poised to offer exceptional services to the insurer and MGA marketplace across all classes of business,” Barton said.

Anthony Bickley, managing director at Bickley, added: “During early discussions with Phil Barton and his team, it was clear that we shared the same vision and values when it comes to professionalism, the importance of talented people and delivering quality service to clients.

“We are excited to become part of Partners& and by the opportunities this presents. We look forward to continued growth and strengthening our position by working with such a significant player in the insurance marketplace.”