EDGE Group acquires De Filippis Broker to expand insurance brokerage platform

EDGE Group, a leading independent insurance broker in Italy controlled by the pan-European private equity fund AnaCap Financial Partners, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of De Filippis Broker from the De Filippis family. The target company is a specialist in technological risks and the surety and bond sector.

Founded in 1966, De Filippis Broker is a reference point for companies active in public procurement, construction, and professional services. Managing over €20 million in premiums, the firm has a consolidated presence in the Campania region. Through this integration, EDGE Group reinforces its role as an aggregator of excellence within the Italian insurance brokerage landscape, developing a structured platform to support brokers and clients nationwide.

A&O Shearman assisted EDGE Group with a team led by partners Paolo Nastasi and Francesca Croci, supported by associate Filippo Linzi and trainee Duccio Cangioli. Senior associates Claudio Chiarella handled employment profiles and Simona Simone managed tax aspects.

PedersoliGattai assisted EDGE Group regarding the legal and tax due diligence with a team comprising partner Nicola Martegani, counsel Valentina Buzzi, senior associate Mauro Bognolo, and associate Umberto Cicatiello. EpyonVivida provided financial due diligence services with partner Pietro De Ceglie, assisted by Giulia Carosella and Simone Missoni.

The sellers, the De Filippis family, were assisted by LegisLAB with a team including partners Daniele Iorio and Lodovico Artoni and senior associate Gianluca Brambati. TCFCT Studio Associato acted as tax and corporate advisor with a team led by partner Giorgio Misuraca and Floriana Latorraca, while IPOCoach, with partner Fabio Brigante, served as financial advisor.