Davies acquires Lloyd’s key managing agent in major boost to expansion strategy

London-based Davies Group has acquired Lloyd’s key managing agent Asta in a move that will fuel Dan Saulter-led (pictured left) service provider's expansion into the insurance market. The deal will see Asta CEO Julian Tighe (pictured right) and CUO Simon Norton join Davies’ global executive leadership team and become shareholders as the firm embarks on its next phase of growth.