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.
Headline Makers: October 2022
The key stories from the past month all in one place.
UK Broker Awards 2022: Claims Team of the Year
The Clegg Gifford & Co claims team impressed the judges with a stellar year, not least for their passion and ingenuity when it came to reducing spend while keeping customer service at the top of the agenda
UK Broker Awards 2022: Broker of the Year
Almost £100m in gross written premium, a long list of strategic goals achieved, and a deal to propel the business to its next phase of growth are just a few of the reasons Clegg Gifford & Co took home the trophy in possibly our most hotly contended…
BGL Insurance prioritises talent and digital following Markerstudy deal
Managing director of distribution at BGL Insurance, Laura Mullaney highlights the brokers’ main focuses after its takeover by Markerstudy.
Markerstudy to buy First Central? – Where there’s smoke, there’s Skyfire
Jonathan Swift discusses the touted potential tie-up between Markerstudy and First Central and asks whether the former is ready to get back on the Rock with this deal.
Backpage - September 2022
The lighter side of the world of insurance.
Markerstudy recruits new head of fraud from LV
Markerstudy has appointed Clare Lunn to a new role of head of fraud.
BGL Insurance appoints new managing director of distribution
BGL Insurance has named Laura Mullaney as managing director of distribution, a new position within the business.
Experts warn that cost of living crisis could increase ghost broking cases
The sky-rocketing cost of living and the longer term economic effects of the pandemic could lead to an increase in ghost broking, experts have warned.
Roundtable: How can brokers blossom in the ever-evolving EV market?
The electric vehicle and hybrid market is set to grow exponentially in the next decade as UK motorists are encouraged to transition from internal combustion engines. Our expert panel and sponsor AX learn more.
Insurtech app Honcho shuts up shop
Motor specialist Honcho has closed for business after three years of trading citing difficulty acquiring customers and the competitive environment as reasons for the closure.
Deals poised to come to fruition, says Markerstudy leader Gary Humphreys
Markerstudy is keen to push on with further buys after securing BGL Insurance and Clegg Gifford at the turn of the year, according to group chief underwriting officer Gary Humphreys.
Clegg Gifford buys ARs to expand branch network
Markerstudy-bound Lloyd’s broker Clegg Gifford is targeting a branch network of 30 and is buying up its current appointed representatives, Insurance Age can reveal.
Webinar: The transition to electric vehicle insurance
Sign up to watch this webinar which explores what brokers can do to blossom in the ever-evolving EV insurance market.
Think targeting £30m GWP within three years
Think Insurance is currently looking at two more broker buys and has set a target of £30m gross written premium by 2025, commercial director Russell Bence told Insurance Age.
Markerstudy completes BGL Insurance takeover
Markerstudy Group has completed the purchase of BGL Insurance announcing that regulatory approval for change of control was received in April.
Taking the temperature of the electric vehicle market
With the Financial Conduct Authority’s price walking ban coming into force and customers transitioning from internal combustion engines to electric and hybrid vehicles, the motor insurance industry is currently in a state of flux. Eleanore Robinson…
Think Insurance makes first broker buy
The motor and niche specialist has added to its commercial offering led by Russell Bence.
Markerstudy rejoins Biba
The business stopped exhibiting at the trade association’s annual conference in 2017.
Ex-Fresh CEO Mike Wall joins Markerstudy
Wall is recruiting a team of 12 to develop the business’ non-standard home and motor offerings.
Analysis: Spotlight falls on personal lines amid consolidation frenzy
After a record breaking year for deals by value and volume, specialists analyse what is driving the market and where the acquisition rush will go next. Emmanuel Kenning reports.
In Depth - How brokers can still succeed in personal lines
Martin Friel explores how brokers in the personal lines space can gain the upper hand over direct writers and learns how technology and, surprisingly, regulation are creating fresh opportunities for intermediaries
Experts warn of reinsurance market crunch
Smaller players without scale may struggle with reinsurance costs going forward as issue is highlighted by the collapse of motor trade specialist Tradewise.
More deals in pipeline for Markerstudy after £400m BGL Insurance buy
Group underwriting director Gary Humphreys tells Insurance Age about the MGA's biggest deal to date and its plans for the future as he confirms that an IPO "hasn’t been ruled out as possibility".