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.
Quizzical questions: 15 June 2018
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Ex-Lloyd's CEO Richard Ward joins Ardonagh
Ward takes on newly created role of executive chairman of specialty & international and MGA at the firm.
Ardonagh expands into reinsurance with Prices Forbes Risk Solutions
New offering to be headed by David Barrie.
Ardonagh-owners Highbridge and MDP buy healthcare broker from Axa
Insurer says its UK strategy is that whole of market intermediaries are best placed within businesses focused on distribution.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Insurance Age’s editor and reporter get behind the headlines of the most read stories of this week.
Towergate-owner Ardonagh adds £98.3m to coffers
The business has increased its spending pot as market speculation grows around its interest in Swinton.
Private equity most likely buyer in Swinton sale
Brokers speculate that a house specialising in “turnaround” could buy the broker which is believed to be on the market for £400m.
European Commission approves two deals for Ardonagh owners
HPS and MDP are set to add to their insurance portfolio with the acquisitions of Capita Specialist Insurance Solutions and PFP.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Insurance Age's content editor and senior reporter discuss the most read stories of this week.
Ardonagh posts £14.1m loss for Q1 2018
Ebitda grows to £23.1m as investor report reveals book acquisitions and legacy costs of £2.5m.
Blog: Eight things to look out for at Biba 2018
As the UK insurance sector descends on Manchester for the 2018 British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference, Jonathan Swift predicts some of the key talking points on the floor and in the bars around the venue.
Ex-Oak Underwriting boss Mark Coffey joins Ardonagh
Coffey appointed commercial director for Autonet and Carole Nash.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Emmanuel Kenning and Ida Axling review the top articles as clicked on by brokers.
Profile: Rob Worrell, CEO insurance broking at the Ardonagh Group
Back for good: Rob Worrell thought he was done with insurance after “falling out of love” with the sector. He tells Insurance Age how he was tempted back by the CEO insurance broking role at Ardonagh
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning look at the top stories in a week with a somewhat different feel to it.
Ardonagh picks up selected renewal rights from Ageas Retail in £7m deal
Ageas says sale to Autonet gives customers peace of mind across Kwik Fit Insurance Services, Auto Direct, Cover Direct and Regal.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Siân Barton and Emmanuel Kenning analyse two key stories from the past week.
Quizzical questions: 20 April 2018
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Ardonagh looking at deals worth £500m
CEO David Ross says focus will be on integration and international expansion.
Towergate owners post £261m loss for 2017
Ardonagh Group reveals Ebitda loss of £42.5m.
#Insagepeople: 9 - 13 April 2018
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Former Jelf boss Alex Alway joins Broker Network as chairman
Alway steps up as chairman of both Broker Network and Compass following the purchase of Compass by HPS and MDP.
Mark Mugge leaves Ardonagh CFO role
Mugge to focus on "key strategic initiatives" across the company as Antony Erotocritou steps into finance director role.
Towergate and Broker Network owners HPS and MDP buy Compass
Compass sells after its 2016 MBO from Arthur J Gallagher.