US-headquartered brokerage Acrisure has forayed into Central and Jap Europe (CEE) by buying the area’s largest insurance coverage distribution platform, Unilink Group, for an undisclosed sum.
Inserting practically seven million insurance policies per yr, Unilink Group offers non-life and life merchandise by way of a community of 15,000 exterior brokers and a couple of,500 factors of sale. It employs greater than 1,300 individuals throughout Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Czechia, Slovakia, and Moldova.
“Bringing the Acrisure model to a brand new a part of the world is an thrilling proposition,” mentioned Unilink Group chief government Igor Rusinowski, who will stay on the helm.
Aligned ambitions
“Within the final a number of years we reworked Unilink Group from insurance coverage distribution market chief in Poland to the biggest participant in CEE, spearheading the phase in six nations and working by way of all distribution channels. In that regard, we’re very aligned with Acrisure’s dedication to progress, innovation, and entrepreneurship.”
Echoing Rusinowski’s sentiments, Acrisure co-founder, chair, and CEO Greg Williams cited the sturdy CEE presence that might be offered by the acquired group.
