Davies boosts motor claims capability in UK with acquisition

Insurance service provider Davies Group has struck a deal to acquire Vehicle Replacement Group (VRG), a specialist provider of vehicle solutions to the UK insurance market.

The acquisition will enhance Davies' motor claims capability in the UK, adding specialist mobility solutions that enable insurance clients to drive down the cost of mobility.

Birmingham-based VRG provides end-to-end vehicle rental, third party intervention and new vehicle replacement through its tech enabled platform.

Matt Corby, managing director of VRG will continue to lead the business and will report to Kath Mainon, CEO of Davies’ claims solutions business in the UK & Ireland.

The deal is expected to close during the first quarter of 2021.

Dan Saulter, Davies' group CEO, said: “It is a pleasure to welcome Matt and the wider team to Davies. VRG has an excellent reputation in the market and an ethos very closely aligned to ours in delivering exceptional service for our clients. The acquisition is in line with our strategy to deepen and broaden our claims capability and to help our insurance clients to manage and contain their costs.”

Corby commented: “We’re delighted to be joining forces with Davies and are excited to be part of its next phase of growth. The deal will offer our team great opportunities for their personal development and career progression, and we look forward to working with the wider Davies group to the benefit of our highly valued clients.”