Carole Nash Insurance
News analysis: What next for the motorbike market after Axa’s withdrawal?
Axa’s withdrawal from the motorbike market next month has again raised questions about a potential capacity crunch for those brokers insuring two-wheelers. Saxon East explores what effect this and other trends are having on the sector.
Atlanta snaps up Be Wiser
Move follows redundancies and a number of management exits at Be Wiser and will see the personal lines broker operate alongside Swinton, Autonet, Carole Nash and Marmalade.
UK Broker Awards: Meet the Shortlist - Personal Lines Broker of the Year
In the run up to the 2020 UK Broker Awards Insurance Age is profiling all the shortlisted firms and individuals, with today’s focus being The Personal Lines Broker of the Year.
CMA orders Ardonagh to keep Bennetts separate as deal completes
Ardonagh’s £26m purchase of the motorcycle specialist approved by the FCA, but the ongoing CMA inquiry looking at how the transaction impacts competition in the market continues.
People Moves Round-up: 30 March - 3 April 2020
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.
Ardonagh signs on to buy Bennetts from Saga
Ardonagh’s Atlanta division has exchanged contracts to purchase the motorcycle specialist broker.
In Person: Ian Donaldson, CEO of Atlanta Group
Great Expectations: The self-made broker talks about his billion pound ambitions, lifts the lid on the Swinton deal and considers his Ardonagh bosses.
Ex-Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin: "I need a break from big deals"
Former Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin has stepped back at the consolidator and vowed that she needs a ‘break’ from big deals having worked on the acquisition of Swinton, but added the idea of acting as a non-executive director at another firm…
Key moments in 2018 with Ian Donaldson and Mike Crane
Scrutiny of unrated insurers and the #insuretrek18 were highlighted as the best things to happen in insurance this year. But who said what?
Ardonagh maintains organic growth as losses shrink
Performance breakdown shows improved retention and new business figures.
Ardonagh nearly halves loss in first 9 months of 2018
Business posts loss of £48.9m along with income growth.
Close Brothers wins Swinton account in £60m deal
Move seen as first step in Ardonagh “monetisation” strategy.
Ardonagh pledges to keep the Swinton brand
Janice Deakin to be in charge of Ardonagh’s personal lines business following £165m deal as Swinton hailed the "missing piece" in the group's personal lines offering.
Swinton sale: Ardonagh in the mix and Markerstudy interested
Both organisations have previously run the rule over Swinton and could now bid.
Ardonagh posts £14.1m loss for Q1 2018
Ebitda grows to £23.1m as investor report reveals book acquisitions and legacy costs of £2.5m.
Ex-Oak Underwriting boss Mark Coffey joins Ardonagh
Coffey appointed commercial director for Autonet and Carole Nash.
Towergate owners post £261m loss for 2017
Ardonagh Group reveals Ebitda loss of £42.5m.
Carole Nash and Axa remain committed to Republic of Ireland bike market
Broker and insurer have no plans to imitate MCE’s Brexit withdrawal.
Quizzical Questions: 12 January 2018
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David Newman leaves Carole Nash and Ian Donaldson takes up CEO role
Handover set to complete at end of March.
Adjusted Ebitda hits £79.1m for Ardonagh Group
CEO David Ross says results for the Towergate-owner were strong with positive income and Ebitda growth in the nine months to 30 September 2017.