Davies Group
MGA to branch out with new life sciences Lloyd’s launch
Asta, through its third-party managing agency at Lloyd’s, has received “in-principle” approval for a new syndicate-in-a-box to deliver a product that aims to accelerate the development of new therapeutic drugs.
Ofsted finds Davies' apprenticeship programme "requires improvement"
Government body says "too many" insurance apprentices do not complete their end-point assessments as Davies explains it is working to redesign the standard in response to apprentices leaving as soon as they have achieved their CII qualifications.
Allianz teams up with Davies for broker apprentice programme
Allianz Insurance has launched a new training programme as part of a commitment to invest in the broker leaders of the future.
Davies Group buys CEC sister firm TopMark Claims Solutions
Its deal with TopMark Group follows its acquisition of Direct Group’s claims function from Ardonagh Group.
Ardonagh sells Direct Group’s claims business for £36m
Figure dependent upon performance.
Podcast: Aviva’s Phil Bayles shares his thoughts on the week’s top five stories
Bayles tackles chartered status, InsurTech and consolidation.
Ardonagh silent on partial sale of Direct Group to Davies report
All parties decline to comment.
Blog: Brokers dealing in motor claims must support tech
Kath Mainon of Davies Group explains how technology is changing motor claims and outlines what the benefits to brokers could be.
A look at Insurance Hound's most read by brokers
The top five most read whitepapers by brokers on sister site Insurance Hound in June and July.
Davies Group makes first buy under new ownership
The deal of Cynergie UK is Davies’ first acquisition since HGGC took a majority stake in the business in January.
Davies buys Garwyn
Garwyn CEO Artur Niemczewski to leave.
Towergate appoints Ryan Brown as group M&A director
Towergate has appointed Ryan Brown from investment bank Keefe Bruyette & Woods as group mergers and acquisitions (M&A) director with an expected start date of early August.
Saulter leaves Towergate for Davies
Davies Group has appointed Dan Saulter, formerly group M&A director at Towergate, as its new chief executive.
Davies on lookout for further acquisitions following Ufton deal
Davies has acquired liability and construction practice Ufton Associates.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Loss adjuster insight: Hitting the bullseye?
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Davies raids Crawford for head of property
Davies Group, a UK claims services provider, has announced that Vic Noble is joining as head of property adjusting operations.
Reportage: An open claims book
Demonstrating a dependable claims service can win new clients and guarantee renewals, so why do many insurers continue to disappoint? Liz McMahon investigates sub-standard service
Davies appoints Pittman as director of claims operations
Jim Pittman joins from Merlin Claims