Specialist Risk Group swipes head of M&A from PWC

Insurance intermediary,  Specialist Risk Group (SRG), has appointed a new managing partner and head of the SRG M&A team.

Nikki Eastham joins the company after a 12-year career at PWC. Most recently, she was a director of the PWC Financial Institutions Group M&A team. Her experience spans strategic advisory, deal origination, target engagement, diligence, negotiation and integration support. SRG’s latest announcement follows a busy start to 2021 which has included five acquisitions, the recruitment of a 16 strong international wholesale team, and completion of the purchase of a majority share in SRG by HGGC.

Warren Downey, group CEO at SRG said: “Nikki is an outstanding leader in her field and brings a wealth of experience to SRG. Her approach is highly aligned with our own, particularly regarding SRG’s focus on people and culture. I look forward to working closely with Nikki and our wider team to welcome high quality specialist businesses into our Group.”

Nikki Eastham said: “ SRG’s organic and strategic growth is validation of its unique market position and the exciting journey ahead. I look forward to working with Warren, Charlie and the team to attract specialist businesses and people into our fully integrated group.”

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