News
“Strong year” for Avantia
Broker records profits leap and increased turnover for 2014.
Figures down across the board at Willis GB
Group figures show declines in half year performance.
Zurich would pay cash for RSA
Insurer says if an offer is made it will likely be “solely in cash”.
Broker revenue and half-year profit up at Gallagher
Acquisition integration costs hit $22.4m for the quarter and $43.2m for the half-year.
Plunge in profits at Aspen
Insurance COR breaks 100% barrier in second quarter of 2015.
Industry worries about further insurer consolidation
Seventeen Group MD Paul Anscombe says RSA takeover will not be the last.
JLT confident on hitting organic growth targets
Broker still in the market for further acquisitions.
Half-year revenue falls at Marsh
Broking giant hit by negative foreign exchange movements.
RSA says no talks held with Zurich
Provider responds to Zurich’s confirmation that it is considering a takeover approach.
Brokers predict RSA "bidding war"
Brokers expect other insurers to enter race to buy RSA.
RSA deal could open up Zurich to more brokers
Brokers divided over how the possible takeover would affect the market.
Zurich RSA takeover hailed “good fit”
Deal not expected to have negative impact on broker market in the UK as Axa, Allianz and AIG named as other potential bidders.
Zurich considering RSA takeover
RSA currently valued at nearly £4.5bn on the stock exchange.
JLT increases revenue in first six months of 2015
Half year results reveal dip in profit margin due to US investment costs.
Hiscox sees record profits for UK and Europe
Chief underwriting officer Richard Watson confident about the future despite high levels of competition in the high net worth market.
Markel adds cyber risk cover
Insurer extends cyber insurance to existing business lines.
Hiscox posts 8% half-year profit rise
GWP up 12% to over £1bn.
Gallagher versus Skriptchenkov and Portsoken set for November trial
Judge orders expedited trial in case between Gallagher and its former employee.
Cigna sells to Anthem in $54.2bn deal
US-based health insurers brought together will have 53 million customers.
Scottish motor broker Sure Thing reaches 80,000 customers
Specialist firm aims to increase staff numbers from 100 to 400 by 2019.
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Experts discuss how brokers can grow their books of SME business.
Dual buys Oliva Underwriting
Hyperion-owned firm says deal will enhance construction and commercial offering to brokers.
Gallagher set for court date in case versus Alex Skriptchenkov and Portsoken
Case involves property-focused Agent Assure.