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.
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.
Podcast: Allianz’s Sarah Mallaby gives her view on five stories from the week
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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Podcast: Aviva’s Phil Bayles shares his thoughts on the week’s top five stories
Bayles tackles chartered status, InsurTech and consolidation.
Ardonagh silent on partial sale of Direct Group to Davies report
All parties decline to comment.
Podcast: LV's Michael Lawrence on the top five stories of the week
Lawrence joins Insurance Age to discuss this week’s most read stories including Ardonagh, the CII and commissions.
Quizzical questions: 24 August 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
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.
#insagepeople 18 - 22 June 2018
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Insurance Age’s senior reporter and reporter discuss the stories behind the stories of this week's most read.
Quizzical questions: 15 June 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
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.