Aon UK Limited has agreed to acquire Griffiths & Armour which will retain its name following the deal. The broker is headquartered in Liverpool and has a history that dates back 90 years. It has a team of 175 employees.

Carl Evans, CEO of professional risks for Griffiths & Armour, commented: “Becoming part of the Aon family is the result of a meticulous search for a trusted partner with whom we can work, to ensure the future success of Griffiths & Armour and enable us to enhance, grow and expand our unique client proposition.

Greg Case, CEO of Aon, added: “As we continue to go further, faster to help our clients navigate growing uncertainty and volatility, we are looking forward to welcoming Griffiths & Armour to Aon. Our complementary capabilities and cultures will create unmatched client and colleague experiences across the UK and Ireland.”