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Bollington Wilson

In 2017, Inflexion backed the buyout and simultaneous merger of Bollington Insurance Brokers and F Wilsons Insurance Brokers to create Bollington Wilson Group. In 2021, Inflexion sold the company to one of the UK's leading independent insurance brokers, US-listed Arthur J. Gallagher.

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  • Sector

    Financial services

  • Headquarters

    Manchester, UK

  • Fund

    Buyout

  • Investment date

    October 2017 - January 2021

  • Status

    Realised

 

The company

Bollington Wilson (“the Group”) was created in 2017 with the support of Inflexion following the merger of two long-standing North West insurance brokers, Bollington Insurance Brokers and F Wilson Insurance Brokers. The newly created group focused on UK expansion, creating a diversified platform from which to accelerate growth through scale and add-on acquisitions. The businesses continue to trade under their independent brands, building on their heritage and strong reputations. In 2021, Inflexion sold the company to one of the UK's leading independent insurance brokers, US-listed Arthur J. Gallagher. 

The Inflexion investment

The Group grew organically and via strategic acquisition during the Inflexion investment, and is now the largest independent broker in the North of England, operating across seven offices and employing more than 400 people. It provides its clients with a holistic product offering complemented by several niche market specialisms and operates across a range of distribution channels, leveraging a nationwide team of specialist account managers and a leading digital proposition. 

The Inflexion difference

Capitalising on our track record in acquisitive growth and the fragmented nature of the insurance broker market, Inflexion supported the business in its successful integration. Inflexion also helped to digitally enhance the business and embed customer service excellence. During our investment, Inflexion helped Bollington Wilson make several strategic and value accretive acquisitions which have expanded its product offering and strengthened its regional presence. 

Bollington Wilson has delivered impressive growth over the past three years. The management team, led by Paul Moors, has successfully integrated two businesses and then embarked on an ambitious buy-and-build strategy which led to Bollington Wilson becoming a real leader in the UK independent insurance brokerage space. We would like to wish Paul and his team all the best for their future growth.

Simon Turner,

Managing Partner, Inflexion

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