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.
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.
Ethos Broking buys London-based Chambers and Newman
Ardonagh-owned Ethos says the deal brings its number of regional hubs up to 13.
Ian Donaldson lifts lid on Atlanta's Marmalade deal
The CEO tells Insurance Age about his plans in the telematics and pay-as-you-go insurance areas, as he reveals Atlanta has another five or six deals in the pipeline.
GRP hires Ardonagh’s Steve Anson as COO
He had been CEO of Towergate Retail since 2015 but started with GRP on 6 April.
Towergate snaps up Swansea-based broker
Move follows hot on the heels of its purchase of the corporate retail book of business from AFL Insurance Brokers.
Ardonagh creates international unit led by Des O'Connor
Move comes as Ardonagh Global Partners makes its first deal in the United States.
Atlanta buys telematics broker Marmalade
Marmalade was set up 15 years ago and specialises in drivers under 34.
Ardonagh's Ross "incredibly frustrated" with CMA over Bennetts
The CEO describes the experience, which saw the deal divested following CMA interventions, as an "extraordinary waste of money" as Ardonagh publishes 2020 results.
Ardonagh’s Ross “angry for the industry” over "ill-informed" BI backlash
Ross says an industry working group was “on the cusp” of solving the issue around Covid-19 BI claims, when the opportunity was “taken out of our hands” due to the FCA’s test case.
Ardonagh reveals £217.5m cash paid for deals in 2020
The figure includes its buy of Bravo Group, which owns Broker Network and Ethos, and its Arachas acquisition.