The Clear Group appoints Oscar Holloway as Managing Director, M&A

The Clear Group, an insurance broker, has appointed Oscar Holloway as its Managing Director, M&A to lead the group’s M&A strategy, building on the progress made since Goldman Sachs’ investment in 2022.

In 2024, Clear completed 12 acquisitions to successfully broaden its capabilities by adding UK regions, specialist niches, wholesale and MGA. This included the transformational acquisition of Lilley Plummer Risks Limited, giving Clear a presence in the Lloyd’s market.

Holloway brings significant experience from previous leadership roles like Group M&A Director at JLT, Senior Vice President at Marsh, and most recently as Head of Europe at Miller Insurance Services.

Mike Edgeley, Group Chief Executive Officer of The Clear Group, commented, “We’ve made no secret of our intent to appoint an M&A leader as we continue to grow Clear’s footprint throughout the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe. Oscar brings us significant global M&A experience to advance this exciting strategy.

“Clear has a firm focus on succession planning, and our strong and ambitious business model continues to attract leading market talent like Oscar and fellow business leaders who join us directly or by acquisition to deliver on the next phase of Clear’s strategy.

“Howard Lickens has led on M&A activity since the Clear Group was established and we are delighted that Clear will continue to benefit from Howard’s experience and wisdom in his important role as Executive Chairman of the Clear Group Holdings Board, together with continuing to work with Oscar on M&A activities.”

Holloway added, “Clear’s distinctive culture, business model and strategic vision has been very successful in attracting leading independent insurance businesses to join it in the UK and Ireland. I look forward to working with Mike, Howard and the Clear team to continue advancing this exciting growth journey for the business and its people.”

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