Ardonagh Group
Ardonagh-owned Atlanta Group is fast moving up the rankings. It was built up by founder, Ian Donaldson from its base in Stoke-on-Trent and comprises heritage brands Autonet, Carol Nash and Swinton Group.
The Ardonagh Group features in the Insurance Age Top 50 Insurance Brokers in Personal Lines listing, and the Insurance Age Top 100 Insurance Brokers 2021 listing. Find out what other companies made the cut.
Broking Break - Your Top 5
The Gallagher vs. Ardonagh trial has borne several highly read stories this week with acquisitions and people moves also catching the interest of Insurance Age readers.
Vince Cable urges Premiership Rugby to "review its relationship" with Gallagher
The Liberal Democrat leader has written to Premiership Rugby to draw attention the Gallagher v Ardonagh trial, after Simon Matson's "complicated fat Arab" comments were brought up in court as Gallagher argues they were "taken out of context".
David Ross denies "implausible" allegation he tried to hire Matson
Gallagher-owned Alesco is pursuing legal action against an Ardonagh group company, Bishopsgate, in relation to the hiring of four former Alesco employees as Gallagher vs. Ardonagh trial continues.
David Ross accused of “not caring” about acting lawfully
Ardonagh’s CEO denies accusation as he is cross-examined on staff poaching and loan allegations on day 10 of the explosive Gallagher vs. Ardonagh trial.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Siân Barton address the top news pieces over the past five days.
Simon Matson says ‘complicated fat Arab’ slur regrettable but not discriminatory: Gallagher v Ardonagh
Gallagher UK CEO Simon Matson yesterday gave evidence in the dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh and others, in which Gallagher alleges its staff were unlawfully poached.
Court hears defendants' opening statements in Gallagher vs Ardonagh trial
The legal dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh continued today, with lawyers for the defendants concluding their opening statements.
David Ross attends court as Gallagher v Ardonagh trial commences
Court hears lawyers from both sides outline their arguments on first day of the 12-day long trial.
Expletive-laden broker spat court documents exposed
Gallagher vs Ardonagh: Skeleton argument alleges Simon Matson called former employee a “complicated fat arab” but Gallagher described the defence claims as a “blatant…attempt to distract”.
Gallagher alleges Ardonagh carried out 'carefully planned conspiracy' to poach employees
The departure of a number of employees from Gallagher subsidiary Alesco in 2017, who went on to join an Ardonagh energy division, was “the product of a carefully planned conspiracy”, Gallagher will claim.
'Employees are not chattel': Peter Burton defence in Gallagher staff poaching case
Peter Burton was treated as a “traitor” after leaving Alesco for Bishopsgate, his defence will say.
Court sets date for Gallagher vs Ardonagh dispute
A court has set a date for the first hearing in the alleged staff poaching dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh.
Broking break: Your top five
M&A is the standout topic of interest for brokers as we ring in the New Year.
Ardonagh’s Swinton takeover goes through
Deal for £165m was agreed in September.
Review of the year: September 2018
As the sweltering heat continued into September brokers saw opportunities in Marsh's JLT deal and were also interested in Ardonagh buying Swinton and RSA's shock profit warning.
Ex-Towergate and Aviva boss Mark Hodges joins ReAssure for IPO
Swiss Re-owned firm anticipates IPO in 2019.
Review of the year: June 2018
RSA and Aviva were the talk of the town amongst brokers in June as rumours swirled that Allianz was targeting a big UK acquisition. Swinton's sale also caught brokers attention along with hack day, which explored what brokers should do to stave off a…
Review of the year: April 2018
In the main, the news of Amanda Blanc's move from Axa to Zurich dominated the headlines in April. Brokers were also particularly interested in the FCA's warning round renewal transparency, Towergate's financial results for 2017 and Jelf, which made its…
Fusion sports team moves into Geo Specialty after Ardonagh sale
UK construction portfolio also ring-fenced from deal.
Quizzical questions: 30 November 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Ardonagh maintains organic growth as losses shrink
Performance breakdown shows improved retention and new business figures.
Ardonagh nearly halves loss in first 9 months of 2018
Business posts loss of £48.9m along with income growth.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
The Insurance Age team discuss the top five stories from the past week featuring fines, the FCA, Ardonagh and Reich.
Quizzical questions: 2 November 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.