Northern Ireland
Abbey Autoline hits acquisition trail after rebrand
MD Julie Gibbons discusses the broker's rebrand, acquisition plans, opening up after lockdown and how the business has ended up with a female majority in management roles.
Abbey and Autoline to merge into single brand
Northern Irish brokers to begin trading as AbbeyAutoline from 1 September
GRP buys seven business books from Aon
The deal includes a large portfolio in Northern Ireland.
Willis IRM buys Leeds broker
The Belfast-based company has purchased Hale Kavanagh.
Applied launches Epic in Northern Ireland
Software house says the system, which was launched in the rest of the UK in 2016, will enable brokers to better manage customer relationships, sales opportunities.
Marsh to retire Jelf name amid commercial rebrand
The broker warned that some local offices would be merged following its deals with Clark Thomson, Bluefin and JLT as it rebrands to Marsh Commercial.
MCL InsureTech to expand into Northern Ireland market
The broker, headquartered in Coleraine, plans to create up to 50 new jobs over the next five years.
Broker MP Craig Tracey reflects on PM’s Brexit defeat
Tracey voted against Theresa May’s draft deal for the UK’s EU withdrawal last week.
Willis IRM recruiting for growth in Northern Ireland
Broker hails independent status after recent Autoline deal.
Willis IRM eyeing acquisitions
Business seeking small to medium brokers who need a succession plan.
Deal for Abbey owners Prestige completes with Capital Z taking 65% share
Former LV boss Phil Bunker will chair the board as George Storey retires.
GRP-owned Abbey Bond Lovis makes NI buy
Deal is GRP's third in the last month.
PE firm Capital Z invests in Abbey Insurance Brokers
Belfast-based broker's parent company Prestige Insurance Holdings secures multi-million pound investment.
Zurich steps in for GRP after Aviva split
Three GRP brokers, Sagar Insurances, Abbey Bond Lovis and McGrady have now teamed up with Zurich.
Abbey returns to profit
The accounts for 2017 reveal turnover of £20.4m and profit after tax of £1.6m reversing a loss in 2016.
Hughes aims to grow personal lines with 20 hires
The recruitment drive follows a management restructure earlier this year.
Willis IRM buys brokers in Hessle and Belfast
Firm grows to £32m GWP and over 100 staff.
Jobs at risk in Axa office closures in Ireland, reports
The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland could see up to 100 people lose their jobs as 18 branches may be set for closure.
Northern Ireland broker launches drone insurance
Broker unveils new brand of Aviate Protect.
Abbey Insurance Brokers posts loss after restructuring costs
Company reports rise in turnover and Ebitda.
MCL Insurance welcomes 20 new staff
Roles created due to "phenomenal growth".
Abbey Insurance Brokers to open branch in Enniskillen
Move is part of broker's expansion across Northern Ireland.
Applied CEO: Purchase in Ireland has benefits for UK brokers too
Reid French hints at further deals to come after the technology firm buys Relay Software.
Applied Systems buys Relay Software in Ireland
Firm strikes deal with private equity house.