Brokerbility
Clear CEO sets out organic growth and acquisitions route to £675m GWP in 2025
Clear Group is targeting doubling its gross written premium by the end of 2025 through maintaining its acquisition programme and double-digit organic growth, according to CEO Mike Edgeley.
Clear posts 8% organic growth as 2021 deal spend revealed
Clear Group spent £17.25m on acquisitions during its 2021 financial year as the broker grew revenue to £45m from £28m in 2020.
ProAktive buy part of national expansion, says Clear boss Lickens
Buying ProAktive is Clear Group’s gateway to the North and part of the plan to expand across the country, executive chairman Howard Lickens has confirmed.
Allianz tops Brokerbility insurer service survey
Allianz has been awarded the highest overall satisfaction rating with a score of 74.9% in the latest survey of members by Brokerbility.
Aviva halfway to regional underwriter recruitment target
Aviva has added a net 20 new underwriters to its underwriting team in the regions, chief distribution officer Gareth Hemming told Insurance Age.
Q&A: Julie Rayson-Flynn – Brokerbility director
The Brokerbility leader shares her hopes and plans for the next 12 months as she tackles the challenges and opportunities for networks and federations in 2022.
Clear targets £300m GWP by end of 2022
Mike Edgeley, Clear Group CEO, revealed the broker's growth ambitions after snapping up Kent Insurance Brokers, its plans for Brokerbility after Ashwin Mistry stepped down, and reflected on the state of the market.
Ashwin Mistry steps down
The Brokerbility and BHIB executive chairman will exit the role at the end of this month.
Ashwin Mistry joins Broker Insights board
Broker Insights CEO Fraser Edmond believes that having Mistry on board will offer the company a "significant" boost towards reaching its growth ambitions.
News analysis: How climate change impacts risk development
Brokers tell Insurance Age about the way the risk landscape has morphed as a result of climate change and what advice they should be sharing with clients.
The accidental insurance broker – Brokerbility boss Ashwin Mistry
Profile: How Ashwin Mistry took a wrong turn and ended up in insurance. Interview by Siân Barton
Clear Group announces management developments
The business has made a number of promotions across the business including BHIB and Brokerbility.
Clear reports increased turnover in 2020 results
The broker says the business plans to continue to develop its expertise in areas such as property and construction as well as expanding into new markets.
The FCA piles on the pressure
News analysis: As the regulatory watchdog bares its teeth in its new business plan, are brokers ready to come to heel? Rachel Gordon investigates.
Brokerbility adds Castlemead as network member
Bristol-based broker joins the network, which was bought by Clear Group last year, this month.
Interview: Howard Lickens and Mike Edgeley
Edgeley discusses taking the CEO spot at Clear Insurance following Lickens’ decision to step aside and focus on M&A.
Clear furthers expansion with Anderson White buy
The acquisition of the Horsham-based broker is said to strengthen Clear’s presence in the South East.
Brokerbility and Ataraxia-founder Stuart Randall sets up fresh broker service
Brokerring has been developed to encourage smaller independent brokers to grow amid a consolidated broker landscape.
Blog: The broker fallout from the Supreme Court BI ruling
Ashwin Mistry slams those attacking brokers and warns that the Orient Express ruling could leave some sectors uninsurable.
Clear Group 2019 results highlight growth
The business saw improvement across all metrics in the year it bought Morrison Insurance Solutions.
Clear CEO reveals next steps after "brilliant" Brokerbility deal
Howard Lickens discusses plans for the Brokerbility Network following the transaction, which also increases Clear's regional presence, particularly in the Midlands.
Clear buys Brokerbility
The deal includes BHIB and brings Clear’s GWP up to £200m.
Blog: Insurance in the danger zone
The FCA BI case is dragging the reputation of the whole insurance sector through the mud. Ashwin Mistry reflects on how trust can be restored.
Insurtech start-up Coverly closes for new business
The SME specialist says existing customers remain covered as it confirms it closed on 17 July.