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Brokers face North-South divide over M&A activity
Brokers in the 'resilient South' are standing their ground when it comes to getting the price they want for a sale, creating a divide between themselves and their northern counterparts in terms of acquisition availability, it has been claimed.
Career path & CSR: Oval awarded two-star rating
Oval has received an outstanding two-star classification from Investor in Customers, an independent award body that judges companies on their ability to place the customer at the heart of their business.
A-Plan to continue branch investment after profit rise
Private-equity-backed high street broker A-Plan Holdings has insisted it will continue to invest in opening new branches where suitable opportunities exist.
RFIB sees 13% growth
Lloyd's broker RFIB has credited its 13% growth in turnover for the year ended 30 June 2010 to the performance of its marine and reinsurance divisions.
Career path & CSR: Marsh strengthens relationship with RFU
Marsh is to support the Rugby Football Union's community rugby programme, after becoming its official insurance broker.
Transactional risks - Solutions: Coming of age
Companies with reinvigorated balance sheets are displaying renewed appetite for mergers and acquisitions. John McNally and Tim Allen detail how evolving transactional risk insurance solutions mean the market can meet their needs.
Foreign interest in UK firms rose over 2010
Interest from overseas in UK financial services and insurance companies has improved this year after the credit crunch caused investment and merger and acquisition activities to slow in 2009.
BGL: European aggregators on hitlist after French buy
BGL Group will look to buy more European aggregators if its purchase of Courtanet proves successful.
Fusion adds D&O and engineering
Towergate-owned underwriter Fusion is poised for a move into directors' and officers' and engineering insurance sectors in 2011.
Interview - Bart de Smet: Return to fitness
Despite being one of the most high-profile casualties of the financial crisis, Ageas is now focusing on the future rather than the past. Jonathan Swift meets group CEO Bart De Smet to discuss its UK plans, acquisitions and why big is not necessarily…
Career path & CSR: The value of mentoring
With the economy still teetering on the edge between recession and recovery, the advice and support that mentors can give to aspiring business leaders and managers can help shape immediate business prospects and future growth. Business leaders have a…
Editor's comment: A country divided?
Who knows whether it is because the Conservatives are back in power — albeit in a coalition government — but it appears that individuals in the general insurance sector are suddenly talking up a North-South divide again.
Broking review of the year: A breakdown in momentum
2010 was a fairly low key year for the broking market, as the sector kept a low profile during the financial turmoil. Daniel Dunkley reports on the opportunities that were taken up and deals made.
Post Magazine – 02 December 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Towergate reacts to deputy CEO Blanc's departure to Axa
Towergate has responded to the news that Amanda Blanc is leaving the company to join Axa.
Towergate deputy CEO Blanc returns to Axa as commercial boss
Axa UK has confirmed Amanda Blanc will return to the firm as CEO of its commercial lines business which includes its distribution arm, Bluefin Insurance.
Ageas MD Cliff slams 20-40% dual pricing differences
Mark Cliff, Ageas managing director, has criticised the market practice of dual pricing on new and renewal business and the “Christmas sales” where “slabs of increased commissions are introduced to bring in business”.
Brokers face North-South divide over M&A activity – Post in print: 2 December 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes claims that brokers in the ‘resilient South’ are standing their ground when it comes to getting the price they want for a sale, creating a divide between…
Brokers face North-South divide over M&A activity – Post in print: 2 December 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes claims that brokers in the ‘resilient South’ are standing their ground when it comes to getting the price they want for a sale, creating a divide between…
Andrew King leaves Marsh to join Aon
Andrew King has joined Aon to enhance its claims consulting practice in the UK, and to contribute to the development of services across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Andrew King leaves Marsh to join Aon
Andrew King has joined Aon to enhance its claims consulting practice in the UK, and to contribute to the development of services across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Giles completes largest acquisition in its history
Giles Insurance Brokers has announced the acquisition of RA Rossborough Limited and its general insurance broking companies.
Carole Nash agrees breakdown deal with AA
Specialist motorcycle broker Carole Nash has agreed a three-year contract with the AA for the provision of breakdown and accident recovery services.
Footman James selects Open GI
Footman James, has signed a three-year contract with Open GI to support over 180 users.