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Ardonagh in $2bn bond deal – Bloomberg
Ardonagh is launching a near-$2bn (£1.59bn) bond sale in a process led by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, according to Bloomberg.
Interview: Warren Dickson, Aston Lark
Aston Lark UK retail managing director Warren Dickson says the broker is a different period of expansion with office openings ahead. Navigating the struggling UK economy is also a challenge, but one he is up for.
Review of the Year 2022: Michelle Taylor, Zurich head of sales and distribution
In the latest part of Insurance Age's review of the year Zurich head of sales and distribution Michelle Taylor offers her reflections on 2022 and predictions for the next 12 months.
Clear buys GSI Commercial Services
Clear Group has bought GSI Commercial Services in its first deal to complete since Goldman Sachs invested in the broker last month.
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.
Goldman Sachs buys into Clear as ECI exits
The private equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management has signed up to buy a stake in Clear Group, the broker has confirmed.
News Analysis - How is US money reshaping the UK market?
David Worsfold explores the power of the dollar in broking and examines the drivers behind US investment into the UK market.
Third deal in a week for Aston Lark
Bristol-based broker Venture Insurance has joined the Peter Blanc-led business.
Aston Lark makes second Irish deal
Purchase of commercial lines specialist Wright Insurance Brokers follows its deal for Dublin-headquartered Robertson Low in January.
Aston Lark completes £320m Goldman Sachs deal
The private equity provider is now majority owner of the broker.
Aston Lark results out amid transformational year
Profit increased for the firm in first full year results since Aston Scott and Lark merged as the business commits to more deals with comparative analysis showing turnover of £57.4m.
Blanc expects Goldman Sachs to invest in Aston Lark for 'at least five years'
Hastings relationship key to the deal.
Aston Lark confirms Goldman Sachs investment deal
Group CEO Peter Blanc says the transaction, which is believed to be worth around £320m, will secure the broker's independence for the foreseeable future.
Aston Lark on cusp of £320m Goldman Sachs investment
The long-rumoured deal is believed to be set to conclude in the next few days.
China Re buys Chaucer Group for $950m
Previous owner Hanover appointed Goldman Sachs earlier this year to explore options.