UNITED KINGDOM – 20 January 2025 – Global fintech leader Acrisure has completed its UK broker rebrands, with previously acquired heritage brokers Russell Scanlan and WH&R McCartney now operating under the Acrisure name. This marks a significant milestone in Acrisure’s approach to building a unified broking platform in the UK, with all acquired brokers now operating under one internationally recognised brand.
Nottingham-based Russell Scanlan and Motherwell-based WH&R McCartney join the recent rebrands of commercial and specialist brokers of Acrisure UK Broking, including Sutton Winson, Affinity Brokers, FinCred, Building and Land Guarantees (BLG), CRK and Hine – bringing together decades of local insurance experience, backed by the global reach of Acrisure.
Mark McIlquham, UK CEO at Acrisure, said: “The completion of our broker rebrands is a pivotal moment for our business. Entering 2026 as one unified brand positions us to deepen our role as a trusted advisor and accelerate growth across the UK. By combining the local knowledge of our brokers with Acrisure’s scale and digital capability, we are further strengthening our ability to support SMEs, corporates and private clients across the country.”
Established in 1881, Russell Scanlan serves a large client base across the UK, working with national corporates as well as specialist independent businesses. For more than 145 years, it has earned a strong reputation for exceptional customer service through its knowledgeable, friendly and experienced broking teams, supporting both private and commercial clients.
Mike Dickinson, Regional Director, Midlands, Acrisure UK Broking, added: “Russell Scanlan’s commitment to delivering outstanding service has always been central to who we are and has set us apart for more than a century. Acrisure shares this ethos, and joining the business has given us access to the tools and capability needed to build on this offering. We’re looking forward to entering this new chapter and growing together.”
WH&R McCartney brings specialist care industry sector commercial insurance knowledge to the Acrisure team. Founded in 1932, it is one of Scotland’s oldest brokers and was a third-generation family-run business that will continue to provide commercial insurance and advice to a wide range of clients across England and Scotland under the Acrisure brand.
Graeme Robb, Managing Director, Motherwell office, Acrisure UK Broking, said: “While WH&R McCartney’s business growth has always been driven by the strength of our client relationships, aligning fully with the Acrisure brand brings real value. It opens the door to a much broader range of products and services, helping us offer even more to support the growth and protection of our clients. Becoming part of Acrisure has given us access to a global network of experts while staying true to the service and independence our clients trust us for.”
Acrisure in the UK employs more than 800 people nationwide. It is involved in a range of community and sports partnerships, including its role as official insurance partner for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club and shirt sponsor of the women’s team, The Blaze.
About Acrisure
A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, it connects clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, real estate services – and beyond. In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in 24 countries. And this is just the beginning. To learn more, visit Acrisure.com.
