Partners& has strengthened its specialist capabilities with the acquisition of 3DI, a Lloyd's-focused intermediary known for combining technical brokerage expertise with technology-driven presentations for insurers.
The acquisition supports the company's wider strategy to expand its complex risk and specialty placement capabilities. The nine-person team of 3DI will join the group and establish Partners&'s presence as a Lloyd's broker for the first time.
Partners& group CEO Phil Barton said 3DI has built a strong reputation in the market and that bringing the team into the business marks an important step in developing a dedicated Lloyd's platform that complements the firm's existing retail broking and underwriting operations. He added that 3DI's commercial approach and use of technology aligns with Partners&'s broader growth plans.
3DI’s joint managing partners, Keith Langton and Haydn Hertz, said the firm focuses on helping clients access tailored insurance solutions using advanced tools and data-led insights. They said joining Partners& allows the team to maintain its agility while gaining the support and scale of a larger organisation, improving their ability to deliver specialist advice and insurer engagement.
The move follows another strategic development within the business involving Avenue and Ko-bolt, two teams formerly part of Tavistock Group and led by Shaun Purrington. Both have been long-term ecosystem partners of Partners&, sharing its focus on high-quality risk protection advice for corporate clients.
Their integration provides Partners& clients with direct access to specialist trade credit insurance expertise, while giving the Avenue team the ability to offer a wider range of services under a parent organisation. The expanded operation will be led from Partners&’s new South-West hub office in Bristol and maintains a national footprint.
By bringing these specialist teams together, Partners& aims to broaden its technical capabilities across the market and deepen its access to Lloyd’s for complex or niche placements. The firm said these developments support its goal of building a connected broking, underwriting and advisory ecosystem designed to deliver more comprehensive risk solutions for clients.
