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Analysis: Does Intact’s investment in UKGI signal a new era of insurer broker buys?
In 2025 the parent company of Top 100 UK broker Adler Fairways secured financial backing from Intact Financial Corporation. Insurer investments in brokers are nothing new, but the trend over the last decade has been divestments which raise the big question: Does Intact’s move represent a one off or start of something wider? Saxon East investigates.
Amanda Blanc replaces Tulloch as Aviva CEO
Maurice Tulloch has retired for family health reasons.
Lloyd Hanks returns to Northern Ireland-based Apricot Insurance
Hanks will take on a NED role at the firm.
Newman happy with momentum at Carole Nash
CEO silent on market rumours that the broker could be up for sale by auction.
Ageas' focus is on trading with the right brokers, says Watson
Ageas UK CEO admits insurer has a lot of work to do in its retail division.
Carole Nash reports small profit rise for 2014
Chief executive David Newman points to fiercely competitive motorcycle insurance market.
SSP director Findlayson leaves for COO role at marketing firm
He spent two years at tech company in commercial strategy and proposition role.
Blagrove Underwriting Agency adds to commercial motor team
MGA aiming to expand product range.
Lark Group posts Ebitda and turnover rises
Broker records 7.8% Ebitda increase for 2013 in first full results since MBO from Groupama.
Special Video Edition - Products - Ageas: François-Xavier Boisseau
Ageas's CEO, Insurance, François-Xavier Boisseau relives the company's highlights from 2013.
Ex-Groupama chief returns to Axa as personal intermediary MD
Matras was previously at the insurer for eight years.
Ageas UK CEO calls for underwriting discipline
Insurer chief praises quarter three results.
Takeover rumours
The rumours that pretty much everyone is looking to buy RSA made for an exciting day on the Insurance Age editorial desks this week.
High Court grants Groupama business transfer to Ageas
The High Court has granted the transfer of business from Groupama Insurance to Ageas Insurance.
Groupama's UK broking arm posts £34m loss for 2012
The broking arm of Groupama UK has reported a loss of £34m for 2012, compared with a £5.7m profit the previous year.
Review: Classic cover
Optima classic car policy. This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five stars, based on the policy’s key benefits. * = Poor ** = Average *** = Good **** = Very good ***** = Excellent
Lark completes first "significant acquisition" since Groupama MBO
Lark Group has completed its first "significant acquisition" since its management buyout (MBO) from Groupama with the capture of Surrey-based HMT Insurance Brokers.
SSP adds Mutter-Bowen to team
SSP has recruited Kate Mutter-Bowen as head of insurer and business partner relationships.
Post Intelligence – company profile: Ageas
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Ageas’ strategy and performance in 2012.
Ageas CEO Watson tackling the commercial COR
Ageas UK CEO Andy Watson has addressed the issues facing the provider’s commercial business.
Ageas' CEO Andy Watson on taking over from Barry Smith
Ageas CEO Andy Watson has admitted that taking on his current role from predecessor Barry Smith was “a bit of an Alex Ferguson moment”.