Company results
Beazley’s pre-tax profit halves in 2018
Results impacted by catastrophe claims but provider continues to see broker opportunities from Birmingham base.
Profits slide at Aon in 2018
Revenue increases by 8% at the broking giant.
Gallagher profits surge again in 2018
Group revenue rises by 11% in the year.
Profits rebound for Marsh owner in 2018
Global giant’s revenue rises 6.6%.
Romero posts income rise in 2018
Broker also reveals 30% increase in adjusted Ebitda.
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Ida Axling hosts the first show of 2019.
Hyperion CEO David Howden “over the moon” at 2018 results
Double digit growth in revenue and Ebitda.
Coversure poised to start M&A activity
Bob Darling says organic growth continues as demand for advice remains strong.
Be Wiser slams unrated insurers as it posts loss for 2018
Boss Mark Bower-Dyke says results were impacted by poor market conditions and unrated insurers charging low prices.
Cobra snaps up 26% rise in profit for 2018
Holding company reports small uptick in revenue.
Double digit growth for Coversure in 2018
Turnover and post-tax profit both rise.
Turnover up but profit down at Caravan Guard in 2018
Broker highlights strong finances and growing cash position.
Profits and turnover slip at Abbey in 2018
Final set of accounts before takeover by private equity.
SSP bosses hail positive transitional year as firm invests for growth
Software house boosts R&D investment by 10% in 2018.
SSP posts loss for 2018 after £25m goodwill write down
Ebitda and revenue fall in the 12 months.
Review of the year: October 2018
Dual pricing – the “crack cocaine” of insurance - was the headline article of the month for brokers.
GRP pondering two more regional hubs
Consolidator targeting as least as many deals in financial year to 2019 as the 15 it achieved to 31 March 2018.
A Plan delivers further profit and turnover growth in 2018
CEO planning steady expansion of branch network in 2019.
Circle expands again in 2018
Turnover and profits rise as the broker sees progress across the board.
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Brightside targeting £250m GWP within five years
Broker looking to digital for organic growth but is also ready to buy.
Statutory pre-tax loss of £20m for GRP
However Mike Bruce points to 4% organic growth and suggests the business is on track to buy “double digit” businesses, including MGAs, in 2019.
Turnover up at One Broker for 2018
Costs of Gibbs Denley buy knocks profits.
Ardonagh maintains organic growth as losses shrink
Performance breakdown shows improved retention and new business figures.