Miller Takes Control of AHJ with Successful Acquisition
Deal News | Jun 03, 2025 | Re-Insurance News

Miller, a specialist reinsurance and insurance broking group, successfully completed the acquisition of AHJ Holdings Ltd, the holding company of Alwen Hough Johnson Limited and AHJ Europe AS. This transaction, which closed on June 2 following regulatory approval, allows Miller to enhance its scale and capability in the reinsurance sector, gaining access to AHJ's robust presence in Nordic, Caribbean, and North American markets. Founded in 1973, AHJ is recognized for its expertise in various reinsurance lines including Property, Casualty, Marine, and Energy. The combined entity, known as AHJ Miller, will be led by Gary Masters and Shaun Sinniah, with the aim of delivering a strengthened client offering and a more comprehensive spectrum of reinsurance solutions. This acquisition aligns with Miller's strategic growth objectives, following previous acquisitions of 4809 Brokers and Bruzon. The union creates a powerful platform for delivering client-centric services, with AHJ's capabilities complementing Miller's specialty offerings.
Sectors
- Reinsurance and Insurance Broking
- Financial and Capital Advisory
Geography
- United Kingdom – Miller, the acquiring company, is based in the UK.
- Nordic, Caribbean, and North America – AHJ has a strong market presence in these regions, enhancing Miller's geographic reach.
Industry
- Reinsurance and Insurance Broking – The article discusses the acquisition of a specialist reinsurance broking group, expanding services in treaty reinsurance.
- Financial and Capital Advisory – Miller's acquisition includes capabilities in capital advisory, broadening its service offering post-acquisition.
Financials
- – No specific financial transaction details such as deal price or multiples provided.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Miller | Acquirer | Company | A specialist reinsurance and insurance broking group. |
AHJ Holdings Ltd | Target | Company | Parent company of Alwen Hough Johnson Limited and AHJ Europe AS, specializing in reinsurance broking. |
Gary Masters | CEO of AHJ Miller | Person | CEO leading the combined entity of Miller and AHJ. |
Shaun Sinniah | President of AHJ Miller | Person | President leading the combined entity of Miller and AHJ. |
James Hands | Group CEO | Person | Group CEO of Miller overseeing the acquisition. |