Financials

2024 Full-Year Performance Overview

This performance represents our fourth consecutive year of double-digit organic growth, with annual revenue surpassing the £3 billion threshold for the first time. The results reflect the strength of our diversified business model, our ability to execute strategically, and the enduring value of our people-led culture.

We prioritise adaptability and client-focused service. By shaping our approach to suit the unique demands of each engagement, we cultivate long-term, trusted partnerships with clients, connecting them efficiently to the most suitable insurers and markets. This methodology has enabled us to serve a diverse client base, including national and multinational corporations, government agencies, financial institutions, and insurance professionals across over 150 territories.

Our international presence allows us to operate seamlessly across borders. Specialty hubs in key global insurance centres are connected to our worldwide network, giving clients access to the full scope of our expertise whenever and wherever it is needed.

Clients can also reach out to our specialist contacts around the globe, who provide tailored advice, strategic guidance, and practical support to ensure every insurance solution performs effectively.

Strong and Resilient Financial Performance

Our social impact strategy centres on empowerment. We work to support individuals and communities most exposed to economic, environmental, and climate-related risks, helping them build resilience and long-term security. At the same time, we empower our own people to place purpose and social responsibility at the heart of their work.

Broad-Based Growth Across Core Divisions

Insurance is a foundational element of modern society, enabling progress by reducing uncertainty and enabling investment. At Fairmead, we actively use our expertise to support solutions that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate risk, energy transition, and humanitarian resilience.

Talent-Led Expansion and Specialist Capability

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, improving our operational efficiency, and managing our business risks responsibly. This includes taking steps to lower emissions, optimise resource use, and continuously improve our environmental performance across offices and operations.

Strategic Acquisitions and Global Expansion

During the year, we completed 65 strategic acquisitions, including asset deals, reinforcing our position in key markets and accelerating our growth strategy. Europe remained a particular focus, with 28 transactions completed across the region.

Notable acquisitions included a leading Dutch broker, a major Danish firm marking our entry into that market, and a prominent French brokerage. As a result, our international footprint expanded to 55 countries, strengthening our ability to support clients globally with local expertise.

Strong Capital Structure and Investor Support

During the year, we completed 65 strategic acquisitions, including asset deals, reinforcing our position in key markets and accelerating our growth strategy. Europe remained a particular focus, with 28 transactions completed across the region.

Notable acquisitions included a leading Dutch broker, a major Danish firm marking our entry into that market, and a prominent French brokerage. As a result, our international footprint expanded to 55 countries, strengthening our ability to support clients globally with local expertise.

Employee Ownership at the Core

For Fairmead, sustainability is measured not only by commitments, but by action. We focus on practical initiatives that deliver real-world outcomes—protecting people, strengthening systems, and supporting long-term resilience. Our work prioritises solutions that can scale, adapt, and endure in the face of evolving global risks.

 

A Milestone Year Built on People

Climate risk is one of the defining challenges of our time. Extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and environmental degradation are increasing both the frequency and severity of losses worldwide. Fairmead actively supports solutions that help communities and organisations prepare for, withstand, and recover from climate-related shocks.