Ardonagh Group
The Ardonagh Group is one of the world’s largest independent insurance distribution platforms and a top 20 global broker.
It claims to be “a collection of best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands” with a combined workforce of more than 10,000 people and a network spanning 200+ locations in more than 30 countries. Across its portfolio, Ardonagh offers a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services across the full insurance value chain globally.
From complex multinational corporations to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to work with our insurer partners to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions that meet customer needs.
Swinton reveals £32m loss for 2017
Turnover also dipped at the broker, which is set to be bought by Ardonagh, as number of live policies fell to 1.6m.
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Management and integration key to Ardonagh success with Swinton, say experts
The £165m price tag seen as fair after initial estimates went as high as £450m.
Ross hails Swinton's "significant transformation" as he rules out more retail buys
CEO says Swinton deal took a year to complete as Ardonagh confirms that Autonet MD Ian Donaldson has been involved in negotiations.
Covéa to focus on underwriting after Swinton sale
Personal lines broker being sold to Ardonagh for £165m.
Ardonagh pledges to keep the Swinton brand
Janice Deakin to be in charge of Ardonagh’s personal lines business following £165m deal as Swinton hailed the "missing piece" in the group's personal lines offering.
Ardonagh buys Swinton for £165m
Deal for personal lines specialist adds over one million customers to the group.
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Mallaby discusses Marsh’s takeover of JLT, cyber issues in the market and insurance fraud.
Gallagher and Ardonagh in legal dispute
Case involves alleged staff poaching by former Gallagher employees now working within the Ardonagh Group.
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Ardonagh silent on partial sale of Direct Group to Davies report
All parties decline to comment.
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Ardonagh losses fall to £32.8m
Investor report shows growing income but legacy costs hit £9m for the first six months of 2018.
AFL Insurance Brokers hires new CFO from Towergate
Chris Gagg replaces current CFO Keely Dalfen who will remain as an advisor to the business.
Ex Rural MD Ian Barclay pops up at Ardonagh
Barclay takes on newly created MD for Property Retail post at Direct Group.
Nexus deal could be “weeks rather than months”
MGA confirmed potential sale process at the start of the year.
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