Markerstudy
Established in 2001, Markerstudy Group offers standard screen-rated products right through to the very niche and hard-to-place risks, along with full claims and administration services for customers via brokers.
By harnessing expertise from within and fluidly adapting to the changing market, Markerstudy Group claims it is implementing cutting edge data science and technology to drive change, all the while supported by our robust reputation and innovation credentials.
Markerstudy Group acquired Atlanta Insurance in June 2024, expanding the Markerstudy Distribution division which provides motor, home, SME and pet insurance products in partnership with several of the well-known brands in UK financial services and retail, and through own brands including Swinton, Carole Nash, Marmalade, Budget, Lancaster and Purely Pets to name a few.
Also part of Markerstudy Distribution, Clegg Gifford specialises in personal and commercial insurance products and expands the group’s presence into the Lloyd’s of London market.
Additionally, Markerstudy Group’s three complementary businesses are Auto Windscreens, VisionTrack and Vision Vehicle Solutions.
Markerstudy adds former Allianz leader Price as director
Markerstudy has added ex-Allianz leader Victoria Price as capacity and partnerships director.
Markerstudy reveals £300,000 bill for Hughes ‘bargain purchase’
Markerstudy only paid £300,000 for Northern Ireland broker Hughes Insurance Services, in a deal labelled ‘bargain purchase’ resulting in a £26.3m gain.
Markerstudy boosts revenue and trims post-tax loss in Atlanta deal year
Markerstudy Group Holdings has posted a reduced loss of £141.7m for 2024, as revenue grew and Ebitda turned positive in a year it took over personal lines broker Atlanta.
Hughes reports falling turnover and a loss in year of Markerstudy deal
Northern Ireland-based Hughes Insurance has reported an 11% fall in turnover to £11.32m for 2024, the year it was snapped up by Markerstudy Group.
Can brokers doggy paddle their way to pet insurance success?
What are the opportunities for brokers in selling pet insurance and why are so few people talking about it? Insurance Age explores the market and explains why long-standing competition and data – or lack of it – are potentially the biggest obstacles.
UK Broker Awards 2025 shortlist revealed
Today Insurance Age can reveal the shortlist for the 2025 UK Broker Awards.
Markerstudy confirms CFO switch
Markerstudy Group has named Keith Barber as interim chief financial officer succeeding Fernley Dyson who has moved to be CFO of Tradex-owner Saturn Holdings, part of backer Pollen Street’s portfolio of companies.
Alan Boswell crowned Broker of the Year at 2025 BIAs
Alan Boswell Group won Broker of the Year at the 2025 British Insurance Awards last night (9 July).
Markerstudy confirms consumer lending plans
Markerstudy has created a specialist division, focusing on all premium finance activities across the group, and confirmed plans to launch lending products in both the commercial and retail finance space.
PremFina secures £350m facility as it reveals £1.9bn volume target
PremFina has agreed a £350m private securitisation facility with support from HSBC and Waterfall Asset Management to help its current and future growth strategy.
Ghost broker sentenced
A ghost broker has been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months with a requirement to complete 150 hours of unpaid work, after selling two fraudulent motor insurance policies to unsuspecting members of the public.
Interview: Emma Rawlinson, CEO of Markerstudy Distribution
After four job titles in just 12 months, Markerstudy Distribution CEO Emma Rawlinson tells Insurance Age about what comes next on brands, growth, acquisitions and more for the multi-billion-pound business as the Atlanta integration proceeds at pace.
Markerstudy Distribution eyeing up consumer lending opportunities
Markerstudy Distribution is investigating the possibility of moving into consumer lending, CEO Emma Rawlinson told Insurance Age.
Marshberry: US consolidators bypassing UK for Euro deals as targets dry up
Acquisitive US brokers might favour deals in territories outside the UK to enter and grow in Europe as the number of targets here shrinks.
People Moves: 3 – 7 February 2025
Stay in the loop with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Rawlinson promoted as Donaldson exits Markerstudy for Ardonagh
Markerstudy Distribution CEO Ian Donaldson has left to rejoin Ardonagh with Emma Rawlinson promoted as his successor, eight months after the £1.2bn personal lines acquisition completed.
CEO Ross hails “new phase” as Ardonagh valued at £11bn after Stone Point investment
Ardonagh has announced an equity investment from funds managed by US-based private equity firm Stone Point Capital LLC, the alternative investment management specialist, that values the broking group at $14bn (£11.04bn).
Review of the Year 2024: Markerstudy’s Gary Humphreys
Gary Humphreys, group chief underwriting officer at Markerstudy, hails the completion of the Atlanta deal, dreams of having the MGA’s brand adorn the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and mulls sitting on the sofa and doing Channel 4’s Gogglebox.
Clegg Gifford to close offices due to Markerstudy duplications
Markerstudy is set to close some Clegg Gifford offices, but will maintain the branch footprint on the back of duplications following the Atlanta merger.
Markerstudy completes Hughes purchase
Markerstudy Group has completed the purchase of Northern Ireland based Hughes Insurance as it looks to build in the region.