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Specialist Risk Group acquire Champion Insurance Group

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), one of the UK's fastest-growing insurance intermediaries, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Champion Insurance Group, subject to regulatory approval.

London, UK - 16 September 2025 - Headquartered in Manchester, Champion Insurance Group is a leading independent commercial broker with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering tailored insurance solutions across a range of sectors. Known for its professional, relationship-driven approach Champion supports businesses with complex and evolving risk profiles through its offices across the North West.

The business will become part of SRG’s UK Retail division, contributing to the further build out of a UK-wide retail platform of scale, specialism, and service excellence.

We are thrilled to welcome Champion Insurance Group to SRG. It was immediately clear that we share the same values and ambitions, particularly around growth, client service, and building a business that is both relevant and resilient. Champion’s regional strength and advisory approach are a perfect complement to our UK Retail platform, and we look forward to what we can achieve together.

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Lee Anderson

Group Deputy CEO at Specialist Risk Group

Dan Maloney, Managing Director at Champion Insurance Group, said:

"This is a really exciting step forward for our business. From our first conversations, it was obvious that SRG understood who we are and where we’re going. We share the same belief in combining expertise, integrity, and genuine care for clients. With SRG’s support and wider capabilities, we’re well placed to accelerate our growth and continue delivering for our clients across the North West and beyond."

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