Consulbrokers

What Consulbrokers does

Consulbrokers S.p.A. is an Italian insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Milan and founded in 1988, operating under private equity ownership with a controlling stake held by J.C. Flowers & Co. The company is the lead entity in the OneItalia Alliance platform, a multi-brand consolidation effort formed through a November 2025 rebranding of J.C. Flowers' Italian insurance brokerage portfolio. Consulbrokers generates revenue via commissions and fees for placing insurance coverage for both private businesses and public-sector entities, with pricing handled on a tailored, quote-based basis tied to client risk profiles.

The business model centers on two pillars: organic growth within the OneItalia Alliance platform and inorganic growth via acquisitions of complementary insurance brokerages. At least seven acquisitions have been completed to date, including GB Intermediazioni Assicurative Srl (a public-sector insurance consultancy acquired in November 2025) and Exe Insurance Broker (acquired in February 2026 from Stefano Cossa and the Di Bella family). These deals broaden the platform's vertical coverage (public sector insurance) and geographic reach across Italy's fragmented brokerage landscape. The platform is supported by a planned investment commitment exceeding 100 million euros from J.C. Flowers & Co.

Operationally, the company retains acquired broker brands under the OneItalia Alliance umbrella while consolidating strategic direction under newly appointed CEO Guido De Spirt. Customer segments span government and public administration entities (particularly via GB Intermediazioni's public-sector specialization) and private Italian businesses seeking comprehensive insurance coverage. Core technology is not disclosed, and there is no public evidence of proprietary digital platforms, AI-driven underwriting, or technology-driven distribution beyond traditional broker-client relationships.

Name

Consulbrokers

Legal name

Consulbrokers Spa

Website

https://consulbrokers.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Consulbrokers S.p.A. is an Italian insurance brokerage headquartered in Milan, operating as the lead entity of the OneItalia Alliance platform backed by J.C. Flowers & Co. and serving public-sector entities and private businesses through acquired regional and vertical-specific broker brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Brokerage Services

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (52421)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Lines Insurance Brokerage (FSAEADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Large Commercial Package (National Accounts) (FSAJAFAC)

Keywords

• Insurance brokerage services
• Commercial insurance placement
• Public sector insurance
• Risk consultancy services
• Insurance brokerage consolidation

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Insurance Brokerage Services: As an insurance broker, Consulbrokers generates revenue through commissions and fees from placing insurance coverage for clients. The company serves both private and public sector clients, with acquisitions targeting insurance consultancy and brokerage capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

Consulbrokers S.p.A. is an Italian insurance broker that places insurance coverage for public and private sector clients, earning revenue through commissions and fees. Operating as part of the OneItalia Alliance platform, the company consolidates multiple Italian insurance brokerages under the backing of J.C. Flowers & Co., with specialized public sector insurance consultancy capabilities delivered through the acquired GB Intermediazioni Assicurative Srl.

Product overview

Consulbrokers Spa operates as an Italian insurance broker, rebranded as part of the OneItalia Alliance platform backed by investment fund J.C. Flowers & Co. The company has completed seven acquisitions including GB Intermediazioni Assicurative Srl (public sector insurance consultancy) and Exe Insurance Broker, growing organically and through further acquisitions in Italy with planned investment exceeding 100 million euros.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Insurance Brokerage Services Placement of insurance coverage for Italian public sector entities and private businesses, including risk advisory and policy structuring. Earns revenue through commissions and fees from carriers.
• Public Sector Insurance Consultancy Insurance consultancy tailored to Italian government and public administration clients, addressing public procurement requirements and public sector regulatory compliance.
• Private Sector Insurance Brokerage

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Exe Insurance BrokercoreOthers · 27 February 2026Italian insurance broker acquired from Stefano Cossa and the Di Bella family as part of Consulbrokers' consolidation strategy under the OneItalia Alliance platform.
• GB Intermediazioni Assicurative SrlcoreOthers · 13 November 2025Acquired company specializing in insurance consultancy for the public sector. This acquisition strengthens Consulbrokers' market position and provides specialized capabilities in serving government entities.
• OneItalia AlliancecoreOthers · 12 November 2025Consolidated Italian insurance brokerage platform created through rebranding of J.C. Flowers' Italian insurance company portfolio. Includes seven acquired companies with Guido De Spirt appointed as CEO.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marsha & McLennan (Marsh Italy): Marsha & McLennan operates one of the largest global insurance brokerage and risk advisory networks with a dedicated Marsh Italy practice. It directly competes with Consulbrokers/OneItalia Alliance for Italian commercial and corporate insurance placement and risk advisory mandates, though at significantly larger scale and broader service breadth.
• Aon plc (Aon Italy): Aon is a leading global insurance broker and risk advisor with a substantial Italian presence serving commercial and specialty clients. Comparable to Consulbrokers in core commercial-lines brokerage, while also offering reinsurance brokerage, health & benefits, and analytics — a broader portfolio than the OneItalia platform.
• Willis Towers Watson (WTW Italy): WTW operates insurance and reinsurance brokerage alongside actuarial, consulting, and wealth services globally, including in Italy. Like Consulbrokers, it places commercial and specialty lines, but competes from a global platform with significantly deeper specialty and analytics capabilities.
• Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Gallagher is a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm with operations in Italy, focused heavily on middle-market and commercial clients. Its acquisition-led growth strategy mirrors the OneItalia Alliance thesis, and it directly competes for Italian commercial and specialty insurance mandates.
• Lockton: Lockton is the world's largest independent insurance broker, with European operations including Italy serving commercial and specialty clients. Its independence and broker-led culture closely parallel the OneItalia Alliance model, and it competes for similar mid-to-large commercial Italian accounts.
• Howden Group: Howden is a rapidly growing, PE-influenced global insurance broker that has expanded aggressively across Europe, including Italy. Its independent, acquisition-driven growth model and mid-market European commercial focus make it one of the closest comparable peers to the OneItalia Alliance roll-up strategy.
• NFP (an Aon company): NFP is a specialty insurance broker and advisor with European operations (now part of Aon) focused on middle-market commercial and personal lines, including Italian placements. Its decentralized, entrepreneur-led model and acquisition-oriented expansion mirror the OneItalia Alliance approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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