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.
Former rugby star joins Ardonagh
Rory Best is set to take on a corporate leadership role in the global broking business.
Ardonagh creates European unit led by Conor Brennan
The Dublin-headquartered business will operate alongside Ardonagh Global Partners with plans to expand across Europe.
Covéa boss James Reader exits
He is succeeded by current chief operating officer, Adrian Furness, who has been with the provider since 2008.
Geo adds Arnott Marine book to portfolio
The transfer sees Steve Gordon join Geo Underwriting as product head while the Ardonagh-owned entity expands its marine proposition.
Swinton adds Alzheimer’s Society donation option for customers
Insurance Cares: The broker will invite car insurance customers to donate £1 when they buy a policy in ‘industry first’.
Ethos Broking buys Drayton Insurance
The deal will see Ethos expand its footprint in the East Anglia region.
The Blog Spot: Tiernan, Bayles, Holmes … Norwich do we have a problem?
A trio of senior departures at Aviva might have got tongues wagging but, as Jonathan Swift asserts, it might be more of a case of coincidence than carnage.
Ardonagh to buy BGC's insurance business for $500m
The deal includes Ed Broking Group and Besso Insurance.
Ardonagh's Q1 deal spend revealed
The consolidator has paid £111m in cash for deals including Marmalade, Hemsley Wynne Furlonge, AccuRisk, and Resilium as it also states it was paid £22.75m for Bennetts.
Ardonagh Advisory buys loss adjuster
Thompson & Ryan is based in London and has a nationwide presence.
Income up in acquisitive Q1 for Ardonagh
Group income has increased to £199.7m as the consolidator flags a mix of acquisitions and organic growth.
People moves: 17 - 21 May 2021
The key job changes in the world of insurance this week.
Ardonagh Advisory to purchase PMI specialist Usay Group
The Cirencester-headquartered business, which has 195 staff, will add to Adonagh's PMI proposition.
Interview: Jaime Swindle - Bravo Networks
Managing director Jaime Swindle talks to Insurance Age about the network's newly created brand, details its new proposition, and explains why networks are an upward trend.
Bravo Networks revamps broker proposition
The Ardonagh-owned business, which includes Broker Network and Compass, says the new structure will help grow, protect and support members as they adapt to industry pressures.
Biba questions need for flexible working charter for brokers
Biba's Steve White says trade body will provide assistance if members ask for it, but a charter similar to the one launched by the ABI is not on its agenda, while brokers say they are already embracing flexible working.
Right Choice to buy Bennetts
Bennetts has finally found a home after Ardonagh divested its purchase of the motor specialist last year following a CMA investigation.
"End of an era" as Phil Bayles moves from Aviva to Ardonagh
Brokers say they are "confident" that Gareth Hemming will enable a continuity of strategy at Aviva as they react to Phil Bayles' surprise exit from the provider.
Blog: Ardonagh's swoop for 'brand Bayles' is a logical one rooted in past success
As Phil Bayles becomes the latest Aviva senior manager to join Ardonagh, Jonathan Swift suggests that having built his 'brand' at the insurer, he is well primed to now make his mark in the broker space.
Aviva reveals management changes following Phil Bayles' exit
Gareth Hemming will take over as chief distribution officer at the provider.
Aviva's Phil Bayles exits the insurer for a role at Ardonagh Group
Bayles will take up the newly created role of chief commercial officer for Ardonagh Advisory, focusing on placement and growth initiatives such as M&A as well as overseeing Compass and Broker Network.
Brokers adopt climate change initiatives
Following Aviva’s pledge to be the first major insurer worldwide to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040, Insurance Age looks into what this might mean for brokers, and how they plan to adapt their strategies to a more climate-aware business model.
Atlanta snaps up Be Wiser
Move follows redundancies and a number of management exits at Be Wiser and will see the personal lines broker operate alongside Swinton, Autonet, Carole Nash and Marmalade.
Ardonagh Specialty reveals capacity deal with Beazley
Business says cross class follow capacity solution will benefit Price Forbes clients across cargo, specie, terrorism, financial products, healthcare and marine.