Education directory entry for Global Guarantors’ selective UK/EU underwriter hub. Short public facts on ANV’s acquisition of AUG. Company self-claims labeled. Not a solicitation and not placement advice.
Education only / verify at source / not placement or legal advice. This is a short directory note for Global Guarantors’ selective UK/EU underwriter hub. It is not a full carrier profile and does not rank markets or invent ratings, premiums, or capacity. Confirm live licensing, bond forms, and scheme rules with the companies and UK regulators before you rely on anything here.
Related news: ANV closes Assured Underwriting Group deal
| Field | Public value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Platform (buyer) | ANV Group Holdings Ltd. | Global insurance intermediary platform; AUG added to Credit & Protection segment (company releases) |
| Acquired group | Assured Underwriting Group Limited (AUG) | Specialist MGA — travel bonds and financial protection for tour operators (UK + Europe) |
| Deal status | Completed; all required regulatory approvals received | Insurance Business Oct 6, 2026; AUG news Oct 6, 2026 |
| Seller | Mobeus Equity Partners | Insurance Business |
| Purchase price | Not publicly disclosed as of October 6, 2026 | Insurance Business |
| HQ | London (69 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 2BG per AUG site) | AUG site |
| Founded | 1983 | Company releases |
| Stated footprint | More than 1,600 clients across more than 10 European countries; offices in France and Germany | Company releases |
| Surety / bond focus | Insurance-backed travel bonds, financial failure insurance, travel-sector surety via Arcus; ABTOT bonding scheme | AUG site + Insurance Business |
| AM Best / capacity $ | Not listed on this page | Verify on the companies’ public materials |
Assured Underwriting Group presents three corporations under one banner for pan-European travel surety solutions:
| Theme | Public emphasis | Caution |
|---|---|---|
| UK travel bonds / insolvency protection | Structural demand under Package Travel Regulations | Options include bonds, insurance, or trust — confirm which path applies |
| EU travel surety (Arcus) | Broker network + direct | Jurisdiction, local authorisation, and bond form still drive acceptance |
| ABTOT scheme membership | UK travel organisers needing regulated bonding | Scheme rules and membership criteria are ABTOT’s — not summarised here |
| Consulting on UK/EU travel regs | Named in ANV/AUG releases | Consulting ≠ automatic underwriting approval |
The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026 come into force on 6 April 2027 (legislation.gov.uk — SI 2026/455). A dedicated Global Guarantors education page on UK travel bonds / April 2027 reforms is on the editorial backlog and is not published from this directory entry.
| URL | Role | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Business — ANV closes AUG | Trade news — close + PTR 2027 context | 2026-10-06 |
| AUG / ANV completion release | Company completion release | 2026-10-06 |
| assuredunderwritinggroup.com | AUG home — t&g / Arcus / ABTOT | 2026-10-06 |
| Arcus Solutions | EU travel surety MGA | 2026-10-06 |
| ABTOT | Bonding scheme page | 2026-10-06 |
| SI 2026/455 reg. 1 | PTR Amendment Regs 2026 — commencement | 2026-10-06 |
Education directory entry. Verify URLs and company claims at the source before relying on them. Related: ANV closes Assured Underwriting Group deal.