Editor's comment: Esure sale is yardstick for personal lines deals

jonathan swift editor post

The January sales may not have thrown up much in the way of bargains for those hoping to acquire insurance-related companies. But February is looking like it could prove a more successful month for those seeking a nice little earner at a knockdown price.

Last week, Provident was put up for sale by its American owner GMAC, and although some have questioned who may want to buy the motor insurer when others such as HSBC Insurance failed to find a new

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