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.
Kingfisher buys Reis Motorsport Insurance from Markerstudy
Kingfisher Insurance has bought specialist broker Reis Motorsport Insurance from Markerstudy for an undisclosed sum, adding over 20 people and an office in Nottingham.
Markerstudy maintains motor capacity amid Italian insurer cutbacks
Markerstudy-owned Clegg Gifford has maintained its capacity with insurer Unipol, although uncertainty remains about the Italian provider’s commitment to the UK market.
UK Broker Awards Q&A video: Clegg Gifford CEO Toby Clegg
At the 2022 UK Broker Awards Clegg Gifford won the Claims Team of the Year and overall Broker of the Year awards.
Markerstudy and Ardonagh Retail in merger talks
Markerstudy and Ardonagh's personal lines business are in talks over a deal, Insurance Age understands.
Markerstudy chief outlines challenges over salary expectations and broker telematics
Mike Wall, Markerstudy head of non-standard, described the challenges facing its telematics brand Smart Driver Club Insurance in a very competitive market.
People Moves: 20 - 24 March 2023
Keep up-to-date with the latest personnel moves in the insurance industry.
Is it MoreThan a rumour? Why RSA could look to dispose of private motor
There is widespread speculation that RSA wants to sell its private motor book. A deal makes sense to free the insurer from its troublesome book.
Profile: Abby Houghton – Young female broker
As part of Insurance Age's Broker Diversity Push - Gender Leadership Gap campaign, Sophie Locke-Cooper spoke with Brightside Insurance Services’ Abby Houghton about what it is like being a young female in the industry.
CEO Peter Thompson leaving BGL
BGL Insurance CEO Peter Thompson is leaving the business on 28 February, Markerstudy Group has confirmed.
People Moves: 23 - 27 January 2023
Stay in the loop with the latest recruitment moves within the insurance industry.
Markerstudy takes £16m hit on its Brightside business value
Markerstudy has taken a £16m hit on the value of its Brightside business, according to the group's latest accounts.
Markerstudy confirms Tradex deal
Markerstudy has confirmed it is buying Tradex Insurance Services alongside snapping up Lloyd’s broker Clegg Gifford in a move that is expected to mark it stepping back into risk-carrying underwriting.
Review of the Year 2022: Ross Barrington, managing director of Markerstudy Broking
In the latest part of Insurance Age's review of the year Ross Barrington, managing director of Markerstudy Broking, offers his reflections on 2022 and predictions for the next 12 months.
BGL Insurance to create 300 jobs in 2023
Markerstudy-owned BGL Insurance has committed to boosting its headcount by 300 people next year.
AM Best downgrades Qatar Insurance Company ratings
Ratings agency AM Best has downgraded the financial strength and long-term issuer credit ratings of Markerstudy-affiliated Qatar Insurance Company to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent).
Kitsune enters administration after reinsurance renewal declined
Specialist motor managing general agent Kitsune Associates has entered administration after its reinsurance renewal was declined.
Ex-Policy Shop CEO Sean Byrne joins Got You Covered as MD
The Policy Shop founder and former CEO Sean Byrne has joined niche motor and personal lines insurance broker Got You Covered as managing director, reporting to CEO Rob Leigh.
Broker Expo 2022: Insurers urged to ‘get rid’ of volume barriers on new broker agencies
Insurers have been urged to get rid of broker minimum premium commitment levels which ‘stymie consumer choice’.
In Depth: Taxi and private hire insurance faced with slow recovery
Sophie Locke-Cooper investigates the impact Covid-19 has had on taxi and private hire insurance, as the sector gets to grips with social and economic changes post-pandemic
Broker Week 2022: Meeting customer needs in a changing market
As inflation and the cost-of-living crisis bite, new and existing customers are more likely to shop around for more competitive deals but also face the risk of being uninsured or underinsured. Valerie Hart looks at how digital transformation is helping…
Buyer gears up for Markerstudy insurer swoop amid QIC exit
Qatar Insurance Company wants to exit loss making business and is poised to sell its Gibraltar-based direct insurance carriers.
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Insurers and brokers detail employee help amid cost-of-living crisis
Numerous insurers and brokers have revealed one-off payments and wage increases for staff as the cost of living crisis hits worker's pockets. Insurance Age details some of the financial and other help being provided below.
Market Moves – October 2022
The latest recruitment news from around the industry.