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Ardonagh’s Swinton takeover goes through
Deal for £165m was agreed in September.
Review of the year: September 2018
As the sweltering heat continued into September brokers saw opportunities in Marsh's JLT deal and were also interested in Ardonagh buying Swinton and RSA's shock profit warning.
Ex-Towergate and Aviva boss Mark Hodges joins ReAssure for IPO
Swiss Re-owned firm anticipates IPO in 2019.
Review of the year: June 2018
RSA and Aviva were the talk of the town amongst brokers in June as rumours swirled that Allianz was targeting a big UK acquisition. Swinton's sale also caught brokers attention along with hack day, which explored what brokers should do to stave off a…
Review of the year: April 2018
In the main, the news of Amanda Blanc's move from Axa to Zurich dominated the headlines in April. Brokers were also particularly interested in the FCA's warning round renewal transparency, Towergate's financial results for 2017 and Jelf, which made its…
Fusion sports team moves into Geo Specialty after Ardonagh sale
UK construction portfolio also ring-fenced from deal.
Quizzical questions: 30 November 2018
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Ardonagh maintains organic growth as losses shrink
Performance breakdown shows improved retention and new business figures.
Ardonagh nearly halves loss in first 9 months of 2018
Business posts loss of £48.9m along with income growth.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
The Insurance Age team discuss the top five stories from the past week featuring fines, the FCA, Ardonagh and Reich.
Quizzical questions: 2 November 2018
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Ardonagh raising $225m debt for deals
Finance to cover Swinton takeover and more.
Podcast: Certus' Ben Welsh looks at the top five stories of the week
The unrated insurer debate, technology and consolidation all come under the microscope.
Quizzical questions: 19 October 2018
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Ingenie founder Richard King unveils new telematics insurer backed by Gary Lineker
InsurTech start-up to launch next year following partnership with Munich Re.
Ardonagh sells Direct Group’s claims business for £36m
Figure dependent upon performance.
François-Xavier Boisseau a “big loss” to Ageas
But most brokers believe the insurer’s planned restructure is positive.
Gilles Normand leaves Swinton
CFO Scott Kennedy becomes CEO on interim basis.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
The content director and editor of Insurance Age examine the most read articles of the week with a focus on RSA and PIB.
Close Brothers wins Swinton account in £60m deal
Move seen as first step in Ardonagh “monetisation” strategy.
Swinton reveals £32m loss for 2017
Turnover also dipped at the broker, which is set to be bought by Ardonagh, as number of live policies fell to 1.6m.
Blog: Covéa says goodbye to Swinton
Jonathan Swift reflects on the long and bumpy road to an amicable divorce for Swinton and former owner Covéa.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Insurance Age's news editor and reporter discuss the top stories for the week commencing 24 September.
Quizzical questions: 28 September 2018
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