New York-headquartered Marsh will acquire Australian insurance broker Honan Insurance Group in a deal that further bolsters the global firm's presence in the state.
Global insurance brokers Marsh and BMS Group have each expanded their WA presence, adding to a string of M&A deals by big players snapping up local operators.
Sun Cable has hired a suite of global companies including PwC, Bechtel and SMEC to deliver a $30 billion solar project designed to supply renewable energy to Australia and Singapore.
SRG Group will become a top 10 insurance broker in Western Australia after finalising the acquisition of Gibbscorp, as two big global competitors pursue their own merger.
Australia's competition watchdog has raised concerns about the proposed merger of insurance brokers Aon and Willis Towers Watson, which are two of the big three players in the market.
Perth's largest insurance broker is preparing to consolidate its staff across two offices following a merger earlier this year, as one of its main competitors readies for a major transition.
Insurance broker Gallagher has recently completed two bolt-on acquisitions in Perth as the sector readies for a merger of two of the largest global players.
Willis is set to become one of the largest insurance brokers in Western Australia after buying CKA Risk Solutions, which was established in Perth 11 years ago.
Accounting giant EY is understood to be close to finalising negotiations on a new lease at the six-storey EY Building on Mounts Bay Road, after coming up empty in its search for a new home.
Perth-based insurance broker John Barr has been banned permanently from providing insurance for engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct, potentially exposing clients to up to $40 million in lo
