Aston Lark
Founded in 1994, there are two UK regulated businesses currently under the Howden brand; Howden Insurance Brokers Limited and Howden Reinsurance Brokers Limited. The businesses of A-Plan Insurance and Aston Lark are recent additions to Howden and underline its commitment to its domestic market. These businesses now place over £6bn a year on behalf of more than 1.7 million clients, who are served by over 5,000 colleagues in 160 locations across the UK and Ireland.
Aston Lark features in the Insurance Age Top 75 UK Brokers listing, and the Insurance Age Top 100 Insurance Brokers 2021 listing. Find out what other companies made the cut.
Industry unites to tackle dementia
Insurers and brokers are working together to raise funds for Insurance United Against Dementia on the Insurance Day of Giving.
Former Aston Scott boss joins Mactavish as MD
Heidi Carslaw, previously executive director at Aston Lark, joined Mactavish in September.
Aston Lark buys Birmingham broker
Group CEO Peter Blanc says the business has a number of more deals in diligence after seeing an uptick in enquiries as a result of the pandemic.
Aston Lark posts growth in turnover and Ebitda in 2019
The group now employs over 900 people in 30 offices across the UK and Ireland, placing £440m of gross written premium.
Aon's Julie Page named as new CII president
Page takes over from NFU Mutual director Nick Turned, as Aston Lark's Peter Blanc is appointed as deputy president.
A-Plan deal sees Howden become "new force" in regional broker space
What next for Howden following the investment from HG and its buy of A-Plan? Insurance Age talks to key experts.
Aston Lark hires UK Retail MD
Warren Dickson will take up the newly created role next month.
Brokers welcome FCA's crackdown on dual pricing
Experts predict the regulator's proposals to ban dual pricing will have "unintended consequences" and lead to reduced competition for new business, but agree the measures are a positive outcome for consumers.
Brokers believe BI dispute is "far from over" after test case judgment
Experts discuss next steps for brokers, industry reputation and expectations from clients after the High Court delivered an outcome that differed across the policy wordings under scrutiny.
Aston Lark focuses on London Market
Peter Blanc says London Market is priority for the broker and reveals MGA/underwriting hopes as the business buys Lloyd’s broker Brunel Professions.
In-depth - High net worth: Water torture
Escape of water claims can be very expensive, but convincing clients to install leak detection systems could save brokers and customers time, money and a lot of inconvenience. Sam Barrett writes
Aston Lark consolidates Lloyd's presence with broker buy
The firm has purchased Incepta for an undisclosed sum.
Aston Lark buys PHM
The deal adds around £4m in GWP and sees Aston Lark push further into employee benefits.
Brokers mixed response to Black Lives Matter
Updated: Some have pledged an “anti-racist” approach but there is little ethnicity data available to measure performance.
Blog: Succession planning amid the coronavirus crisis
Aston Lark's Peter Blanc, shares his thoughts on adapting the business and why M&A can continue to thrive post Covid-19.
Insurance Covidcast episode 17: As coronavirus hits has Brexit planning fallen by the wayside?
Our expert panel warns that brokers with EU trade who haven't acted already may have left it too late.
Head Lines: Mental health support for insurance workers
As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close Insurance Age asks what employers are doing for the people keeping the industry moving as they cope with Covid-19.
Covid-19: Are brokers taking pay cuts to get through the crisis?
After Aon stated that 70% of its staff are expected to take reductions in salary as the business tackles the economic impact of the coronavirus, other UK brokers reveal a mixed approach to the situation.
Covid-19: Broker M&A numbers predicted to drop
But the consolidators say their models have not changed as a result of the coronavirus.
People Moves Round-up: 6-10 April 2020
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.
Covid-19: How are brokers keeping in touch through the crisis?
Brokers say they are sharing experiences with each other to "protect the broking profession" as they explore new ways of working from home and reveal their favourite platforms to stay connected.
Aon/WTW: Independent broker values set to rise following deal
Deal creates UK broker “unicorns” as Marsh moves to number two on the global broking table.
In-depth - cyber: Are brokers protecting themselves against cyber risks?
As well as selling the benefits of cyber insurance to clients, brokers must show the way by being ready for any data breaches or cyber attacks. Sam Barrett reports
Andrew Scott joins Broker Insights as advisor
Scott, who founded Aston Scott Group, has invested in the start-up which was launched by former Aviva broker distribution director Fraser Edmond.