Commercial
Jelf rebrand an opportunity for regional brokers, say experts
Brokers say Marsh's "inevitable" move could lead to staff exits and a shift away from local service as Jelf rebrands to Marsh Commercial.
Hyperion merges Howden and RK Harrison
José Manuel González will move to London to act as CEO of the combined group.
RSA brings together commercial divisions
The merge of CRS and GRS follows provider's decision to reduce its London market and specialty risks portfolios.
Das posts loss again but COR improves to 95.4%
GWP also increased for the legal expenses provider as the business reveals a number of management changes.
News analysis: Construction sector faces hit from hardening market
Brokers must prove their worth as industries face price hikes in professional indemnity insurance
Blog: Building certainty in construction
Steve Kelly, underwriting account manager at Allianz Engineering, Construction & Power, discusses how brokers can best help their construction clients prepare for Brexit.
Aston Lark completes £320m Goldman Sachs deal
The private equity provider is now majority owner of the broker.
Finch buys Bridle Insurance in biggest deal yet
Purchase is the eighth the firm has made since it became an Ethos Broking regional partner in 2016.
Brightside losses flat at £10m in 2018
CEO Brendan McCafferty says business is set to invest as it reports growth in adjusted Ebitda, broking revenue and GWP.
GRP exploring sale and reinvestment options
It is believed that the consolidator is seeking fresh investment that could see current investors, including Peter Cullum, have their stake diluted as backer Penta reaches the end of its traditional investment period.
Aston Lark buys Manchester broker
The purchase of Buckland Harvester adds £4m GWP and 15 staff to Aston Lark as the broker eyes more buys in the North West.
GS Group set to buy local broker
The business has struck a deal with I & D Insurance Services which is based in Alyth.
GRP health & safety move a "natural progression"
But the consolidator is not planning to expand in the risk management space following H&S Click purchase.
Aon UK confirms solicitors’ PI cover has been withdrawn
Its MGA Maven Underwriters lost Lloyd’s support and Aon states it has found alternative cover for its clients using Maven.
Ardonagh confirms the end of all Swinton retail branches
CEO David Ross reveals plans for Ardonagh to double in size in the next three to five years, as results for the first half of 2019 show growth in retail and broking segments.
PIB u-turns on pledge to keep Albany Childcare brand
PIB will integrate childcare broker Albany Childcare into Morton Michel, despite promising at the time of purchase it would keep the brand.
Broker Expo: Insurance Age broker survey reveals consolidation concerns
Brokers attending the event have shared their thoughts on M&A in the market ahead of the Expo on 7 November.
Avid agrees sale of majority stake to Beech Tree
The private equity move sees co-founder Gary Edmondson leave the managing general agent.
THB pledges support for Fleet UK
The move follows Zurich’s exit from the scheme.
Zurich cuts scheme contract with Fleet UK
Fleet UK is part of THB Group and the agreement had been in place for 23 years.
Ardonagh shutters Swinton's advised commercial business
Advised clients will be transferred to Towergate and the move, which will lead to redundancies, is likely to result in branch closures.
PIB sets sights on long term investment deal
The recently re-financed business is aiming to find a longer-term backer in 2021.
Profits drop at Alan Boswell in 2019
But turnover increased slightly at the Norwich-based broker.
Tokio Marine Kiln closes Birmingham branch
Move follows decision to place Tokio Marine Kiln Insurance into run-off in June.