Esser closes AFL deal and targets wholesale gap

Toby Esser's start-up Next Generation has closed its
acquisition of a majority stake in London-based wholesale and
retail broker AFL.
Esser will become executive chairman of AFL, with current
chairman Alec Finch stepping down. Bob Finch remains in place as
CEO.
The deal, which seals the former Cooper Gay CEO's return to
the market, was first trailed by this
publication .In an interview with The Insurance
Insider following completion of the deal, Esser
explained that both he and AFL...