Aston Lark, a subsidiary of global insurance broker Howden, has announced its acquisition of Plymouth-based marine insurance broker Curtis Marine. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. Curtis Marine will become part of Howden's marine practice and will trade under the name Haven Knox-Johnston. The business will join Euromarine, A-Plan Marine, and Howden Fastnet to form Haven Knox-Johnston, the leading marine insurance provider in the UK. Curtis Marine has been a family-run business for 40 years, providing marine insurance solutions to the South West region. The acquisition will expand Haven Knox-Johnston's national presence and increase its product portfolio, according to Aston Lark. The company aims to create the UK's most client-focused marine insurance proposition. With 2,300 employees, Aston Lark has expertise in all commercial sectors and a wide range of private client solutions.

Sources:

- https://insurance-edge.net/2021/06/28/howden-acquires-dot-office-to-expand-consultancy/

- https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2023/08/29/715775.htm

- https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2023/08/29/715775.htm

- https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2023/08/29/715775.htm