Cobra Insurance Brokers
The Blog Spot: Cobra - how the once Towergate target ended up at PIB
Once upon a time you could not keep Cobra out of the news. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on how the business regrouped almost by stealth to become the latest important part of the PIB growth story.
PIB buys Cobra
Deal sees premiums placed by PIB grow to £900m as Cobra's Steve Burrows steps down from CEO role but remains with the company as a consultant to "provide continuity".
Cobra snaps up 26% rise in profit for 2018
Holding company reports small uptick in revenue.
Cobra posts rising profits for 2016/7
Firm says it's looking to expand its broking business through acquisitions across the UK.
Cobra holding company posts rising revenue and profits
Bank debt drops by over £2m following disposals.
Cobra buys commercial broker Robert Edward Southern
Cobra confident of announcing more acquisitions in the coming months.
Cobra pre-tax profits down in 2015
Group says reduction linked to investment in acquisitions plan.
Cobra buys Philip Paul Associates
A number of other acquisitions are in progress according to Cobra.
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Cobra Holdings buys BKG West
BKG will continue to trade in the same way says Cobra.
Cobra UK & Ireland completes MBO
Management buyout sees directors take over 100% of the Manchester-based broker which was acquired by Cobra Holdings in 2008.
Clydesdale Bank to lend £50m to brokers
Head of insurance Paul Hambrook says bank is on course to lend that amount in its curent financial year.
Cobra secures £6.9m debt refinance with Clydesdale Bank
Firm says package will allow it to focus on growth opportunities.
Cobra boss launches reputation risk firm
RRSL enters insurance sector as Cobra appointed representative.
Cobra Network in motor trade deal with Aston Scott-owned MTS
New partner specialises in products for independent and smaller businesses.
Compass appoints Montgomery as London leader
New recruit joins from Cobra.
Cobra London Markets announces raft of new recruits
Wholesale broker makes five appointments.
Cobra starts 2014 with three new members
Network in discussions with nine brokers from across the UK.
Alto posts loss of £578,000 for first 15 months in business
Alto Insurance Group has reported a loss of £578,543 for the 15 months to March 2013.
Cobra Group legal division launches intellectual property offering
Cobra Legal & IP has launched two intellectual property (IP) products.
Yutree leaves Cobra Network after 15 months
Yutree Underwriting has left Cobra Network in a bid to become a "truly independent intermediary".
Willis Network bullish despite Aviva withdrawal
Willis Network has shrugged off its split with Aviva, insisting that it chose not to strike a deal with Aviva to extend its relationship beyond December 2013.
Direct Fleet goes to Cobra for new renewals manager
Direct Fleet Insurance has appointed Joanne Cassidy as renewals manager.
Marsh ProBroker membership goes up by three
Marsh ProBroker has added three new members since the beginning of 2013, including one ex-Cobra Network member.