Date:
October 15, 2025
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Huntington Advisory and MGT Partners Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Cross-Border (Re)Insurance Advisory Between Europe and Asia

Introduction

Singapore / Paris / London / Hong Kong — 15 October 2025Huntington Advisory, an independent strategic advisory firm headquartered in Singapore with offices in London and Hong Kong, and MGT Partners, a leading French financial services group headquartered in Paris, have entered into a strategic partnership to provide clients with enhanced access to the European (re)insurance broking market and related financial services opportunities.

Strategic Partnership Overview

This collaboration combines Huntington Advisory’s deep sector expertise and relationships across the Asian (re)insurance landscape with MGT’s longstanding presence in the French financial services sector.

Together, the firms will provide a seamless cross-border advisory platform covering:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Capital solutions
  • Strategic transactions

The partnership focuses on insurance distribution and consolidation, connecting European opportunities with international investors.

Leadership Commentary

Gerard L. Pennefather, Founder and Managing Partner of Huntington Advisory, commented:

“The French insurance broking market remains highly fragmented, presenting meaningful opportunities for consolidation and strategic investment. Through our partnership with MGT, we aim to connect investors and strategic partners with high-quality European platforms poised for long-term growth.”

Corinne Previtali, Partner of MGT Partners, added:

“We are pleased to partner with Huntington Advisory, whose deep (re)insurance expertise aligns strongly with our own values. This partnership enables us to better serve our clients with access to international capital and strategic investors, while maintaining the bespoke, results-oriented approach that defines MGT.”

Market Context

The French insurance broking sector is one of Europe’s most dynamic markets, characterized by:

  • A large number of independent players
  • Increasing interest from financial sponsors and strategic acquirers
  • Strong consolidation trends in the distribution segment

The Huntington–MGT partnership will act as a bridge between Europe and Asia, enabling global investors to access opportunities in this growing market.

About Huntington Advisory

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Singapore, Huntington Advisory is an independent strategic advisory firm focused on financial services. With offices in London and Hong Kong, it provides M&A, capital, and strategic advisory to insurers, brokers, asset managers, and investors across Asia, MENA, and Europe, operating under a pure advisory model that ensures independent, conflict-free advice.

About MGT Partners

Established in 1995, MGT Partners is a leading independent financial advisory firm based in France. Specializing in fundraising, M&A, debt, and strategic advisory, MGT combines financial engineering and sector-specific expertise to deliver tailored, results-driven solutions. Its multi-sector approach and long-standing relationships across Europe have positioned it as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, corporates, and investors.

Source

Insurance Asia News – “Huntington Advisory ties up with France’s MGT Partners to enhance access to European reinsurance market”