Integro acquires London MGA

Broker Integro has strengthened its entertainment practice with the acquisition of London-based managing general agent (MGA) Entertainment Risk Management (ERM).

ERM caters to brokers specialising in the film and television media industry. It was launched in 2002 by John Green and Karl Crawford, who will continue in their leadership roles and report to Neil Clayton, head of Integro’s global Entertainment practice.

Several Integro sector brands are among the firm’s existing clients, including Doodson Entertainment, Allan Chapman James and Stonehouse Conseillers, which are all previous Integro acquisitions.

Clayton said: “ERM adds an important element to Integro’s entertainment sector capabilities. ERM will continue to operate as a Lloyd’s cover holder serving an international network of retail brokers providing a specialist underwriting service for their clients.

“ERM rightfully expects Integro will provide greater financial strength to develop new underwriting systems and new product lines which are complimentary to ERM’s core business. We are delighted to welcome John and Karl and look forward to sharing their expertise with our entire wholesale London team, which places business for clients in 125 countries.”