Howden
Howden gets green light for Perkins Slade Forrest takeover
Hyperion-owned Howden UK has completed the acquisition of sports and recreation specialist Perkins Slade Forrest Holdings following shareholder and regulatory approval.
Ex-Howden boss Tim Coles joins Nexus as CEO as MGA targets more M&A
Nexus Underwriting Management has unveiled former Howden Broking Group boss Tim Coles as its new CEO.
Howden boosts Midlands presence with Perkins Slade buy
Howden UK has agreed to buy Perkins Slade Forrest subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
UK brokers must innovate to achieve growth in stagnant market, says Finaccord
The UK general insurance broking sector will struggle to achieve organic growth over the next two years, amid strong competition from alternative sales channels, according to Finaccord.
Singapore judge dismisses springboard injunctions in broker legal spat
Judge Choo Han Teck has dismissed attempts by JLT to grant two springboard injunctions against Howden, four former JLT employees and recruitment firm Huntington Search.
JLT sues Howden in Singapore to halt staff exodus
JLT is pursuing Howden and a Singapore executive firm in the Singapore courts after key staff including JLT's Singapore managing director Goh Chye Huat left in May.
Hearn hire tipped to give CGSC an edge amid wider broking exodus
External influencing factors have been cited as the trigger for a host of high-profile broking departures, as the sector’s managerial merry-go-round once again enters full swing.
Adrian Colosso to retire from Howden at end of the month
Adrian Colosso will retire from his position as CEO of Howden UK at the end of July 2015, parent company Hyperion Insurance has announced.
Dual expands marine offering in Australia
Hyperion underwriting arm Dual has expanded its global marine and energy practice following the launch of a marine offering at Dual Australia.
C-Suite - Broker: The cost of caring
After high-profile reports of abuse in care homes, have they really become uninsurable?
Interview: Mark Bennett: Keeping it in the family
Five years since the merger of Bennett Dawes and Christmas Insurance Brokers, Bennett Christmas chief executive Mark Bennett explains how he plans to grow the firm further.
Howden recruits five from JLT in Singapore
Howden International has recruited five senior brokers from rival JLT in Singapore.
Howden makes care sector acquisitions
Howden has acquired Brighton-based Care Home Insurance Services and PrimeCare, both independent brokers.
Collins appointed executive chairman of Hyperion
Dominic Collins, chairman of RK Harrison, has been appointed executive chairman of Hyperion following the completion of the merger between Hyperion and RK Harrison.
Broker Consolidation: When two become one
Merger and acquisition activity in the broker sector is set to continue in 2015. What are the potential pitfalls and how can they be avoided?
C-Suite - Broker: Waking up to the cyber threat
With technology advancing rapidly, the industry needs to take its head out of the sand
Mid-Sussex broker Bennett Christmas snaps up Howden PI book
Burgess Hill-based broker Bennett Christmas Group has acquired of a book of professional indemnity business from Hyperion Group subsidiary Howden Insurance Brokers.
Howden acquires 49% stake in Malaysian bank's broking business
Hyperion broking subsidiary Howden has entered into a partnership with Malaysia-headquartered South East Asian bank CIMB Group.
Howden strikes HNW deal with De Vere Group
Independent financial advisory firm De Vere Group has teamed up with Hyperion subsidiary Howden in a deal that will see the broking business offer high net worth coverage to DeVere’s global clients.
Howden turns attention to UK market with Powell Bateson acquisition
Howden Broking Group has moved to expand its UK regional footprint with the acquisition of commercial broker and risk management consultancy Powell Bateson.
Howden snaps up Brazilian broker from Hub
Howden Broking Group has acquired Brazilian broker Harmonia Corretora de Seguros from Hub International.
Mining: Peace of mined
Fraught with danger, the mining industry has seen many safety improvements following high-profile disasters in recent years – but how has this impacted those insuring the sector?
RFIB hires two from Willis to grow German business
RFIB Group has appointed Colin Pinder and Gary Blakesley as divisional directors to develop a predominantly German marine account.