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.
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
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
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
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
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.
In-depth - MGAs: Agents of change
The MGA sector is showing strong growth, but how is it affecting the market and is there a risk it could go pop? Sam Barrett asks
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning cast their eyes over the top stories of the week.
Quizzical questions: 26 January 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Ardonagh sells remaining Broker Network stake in £30m deal
Nevada, an investment vehicle originally backed by KIRS Group, has purchased a further 19.9% of the business.
David Newman leaves Carole Nash and Ian Donaldson takes up CEO role
Handover set to complete at end of March.
Review of the year: November 2017
It was a double double in November. There were two entries for the Ardonagh Group and two for Amazon in the penultimate month of the year. But it was a new partnership between Bollington and Wilson that ultimately topped the most clicked list.
Quizzical questions: 8 December 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
David Bruce leaves Ardonagh Group
Paul Webley to step up to lead on commercial underwriting business.
Review of 2017: January
We look back at the biggest stories this year with January featuring Axa and Bluefin, Towergate and a big ICO fine for an insurer.
Deakin takes deputy CEO role at Ardonagh
She will still have oversight of distribution but her new role will enable her to have a more strategic role within the Ardonagh Group.