As of 1st July 2020, the Aston Lark Financial Institutions team will join the Protean Risk brand, making the combined team one of the largest dedicated brokers servicing UK and European financial services firms.

Protean Risk was acquired by Aston Lark and joined the wider group in November 2019. Protean Risk was the first acquisition that was completed for Aston Lark following Goldman Sachs’ investment in the company in September 2019.

The decision to combine the two teams under the Protean brand was due to its position as a market-leading specialist in the sector and to strengthen its offering to clients. Since its founding in 2008, Protean Risk has offered a breadth of knowledge and experience to its clients, as well as a high level of personal service. Since 2016, Protean Risk has held the coveted status of Lloyd’s of London Broker, which has entitled them to transact business in, and directly access the Lloyd’s of London market.

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