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Broking Success: Staying in a positive mindset
Operations director at amb Insurance Services, Peter Lycett, spoke with Sophie Locke-Cooper about why he has remained in insurance, and the importance of getting your culture right.
Revenue and profits up in Gallagher's broker business in 2021
Simon Matson, CEO, Europe, Middle East and Asia says Gallagher's UK Retail business saw 7% organic growth as he reveals the business will continue to look for M&A opportunities in the UK.
Matson flags 9% organic growth at Gallagher
Q3 figures for the global business show brokerage revenue of $1.5bn.
Bollington reveals final set of financial results before Gallagher takeover
The broker, which was bought by Gallagher earlier this year, reports increases in turnover and profit for 2020.
Gallagher says 'goodbye' to Bollington brand
The broker, which was bought by Gallagher earlier this year, will take on its parent company's branding.
Gallagher reports rise in brokerage revenues for H1 2021
Simon Matson, CEO, Europe, Middle East and Asia, said the UK division had seen organic growth of 9%.
Consolidation of the consolidators next step as broker M&A targets reduce
IMAS director John Nisbet discusses how consolidators can continue to grow and warns that private equity backers could move on from the sector as a result of a “diminishing opportunity” in the broking market.
Inflexion reveals fresh broker investment following Bollington sale
PE firm backs DR&P Group with intention to support the broker to grow organically and through acquisition.
Gallagher names Chris Patterson as regional MD for the North West
Move follows Gallagher's purchase of Bollington earlier this year and will see Patterson lead the broker's offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Sale and Chester.
Private equity behind 71% of UK broker deals in 2020
Exclusive: Mazars' Simon Fitzsimmons discusses why the broking sector is attractive to private equity and international investment and predicts we will see fewer larger deals in 2021.
Analysis: Gaps in the market
Where does Gallagher’s buy of Bollington Wilson leave the independent broker space?
Inflexion plans to build another "powerhouse" UK broker after Bollington sale
Partner Carl Wormald tells Insurance Age he is keen to build up another UK regional broker following the private equity provider's sale of Bollington Wilson to Gallagher.
Bollington deal to “supercharge” Gallagher’s presence in the North West
UK Retail boss Michael Rea discusses the thinking behind Gallagher’s deal to buy Bollington and confirms it is looking to make further acquisitions.
Gallagher buys Bollington
Bollington Wilson has been on the acquisition trail since 2019 and is believed to have GWP in the region of £250m.
Silence on rumoured Gallagher/Bollington deal
Gallagher declined to comment on reports that it was in advanced discussions with the Manchester-headquartered business.
Bollington reports profit and turnover surge
Turnover shot up to £23.6m in for the year ending 31 December 2019 from £14.4m the previous year and the broker flags £24m bank loan for deals.
Bollington has five deals in the pipeline as it gears up for growth
Group CEO Paul Moors chats to Insurance Age about the broker’s Watson Laurie deal, future growth plans and cutting ties with Gefion.
Brokers mixed response to Black Lives Matter
Updated: Some have pledged an “anti-racist” approach but there is little ethnicity data available to measure performance.
Covid-19: Brokers ban meetings and push remote working
Updated: The largest brokers in the UK revealed measures in place to protect staff and customers from coronavirus.
Insurance Age Podcast: 21 February 2020
The Insurance Age team talk about the top stories for the week.
Bollington announces third deal this year
Group has added £9m GWP and 19 staff with its purchase of Midlands-based CLA (Risk Solutions).