DOXA announces signing of UK-based Eaton Gate Group

DOXA is acquiring Eaton Gate , one of the largest independent managing general underwriters in the UK mid-market commercial insurance sector. Eaton Gate is DOXA’s first acquisition in the UK.

Founded in 2016, Eaton Gate specializes in UK small to medium-sized enterprise commercial and mid- and high-net-worth insurance products. The company serves more than 50,000 businesses and homeowners. Jonathan Matthews, CEO and co-founder of Eaton Gate will continue to lead the organization with strategic support from the DOXA team.

“Eaton Gate reflects exactly what we look for at DOXA — high-quality underwriting businesses with strong leadership, deep industry expertise and teams that align with how we build for the long term. This is an excellent launching point to expand our geographic reach as Eaton Gate’s distribution and product capabilities complement and align with DOXA’s strengths. This expansion into the UK will give us a platform for additional mergers and acquisitions focused on the region and beyond.” – Matt Sackett, CEO of DOXA.

“We are delighted to be joining DOXA, a Goldman Sachs Alternatives backed company. This transaction delivers resources, financing and support as we continue to build Eaton Gate, and allows us to prioritize first class broker service and profitable underwriting. We are very much open for business and are excited to share our enhanced offering with our trading partners, as well as with current and future colleagues.” – Jonathan Matthews Co-Founder and CEO of Eaton Gate.