Hyperion Group
Hyperion and Willis to spearhead raft of M&A activity in London Market
IPO said to be in the offing after RK Harrison deal gives scale
Hyperion and RK Harrison in exclusive merger talks
Hyperion has entered into exclusive talks to acquire RK Harrison over a potential merger, creating a broker described as “the pre-eminent international and UK retail distribution network”.
Dual welcomes new insurers after unveiling $425m quota share vehicle
Hyperion underwriting arm Dual has introduced a worldwide binder structure that brings $425m (£264.7m) of non-US international capacity together in a quota share vehicle.
Howden acquires majority share in Polish broker Donoria
Howden Broking Group is eyeing opportunities for collaboration in a number of European territories following the acquisition of a majority share in Polish broker Donoria.
Hyperion recruits Berresford as non-exec
Hyperion has recruited Ann Berresford as a non-executive director with immediate effect.
Dual recruits from UK General for Cardiff-based development manager
Hyperion-owned managing general agent Dual has recruited a regional sales manager from UK General to manage business development in the Midlands and the South West.
Dual tasks Hellman with setting up marine practice
Dual Group has appointed Bernt Hellman to form its new marine and energy practice.
Dual hires Am Trust PA and travel underwriter MacNaughton
Hyperion underwriting arm Dual has appointed Am Trust Underwriting’s Richard MacNaughton as a senior underwriter in its accident and health division.
Career file - Phillip Oldcorn: Dual names Oldcorn as COO for Europe
Dual asset underwriting managing director Phillip Oldcorn has been promoted to the newly created role of chief operating officer for Europe at the Hyperion underwriting arm.
Dual hires interim Co-op finance boss Elston as CFO
Hyperion underwriting arm Dual has appointed the Co-operative Group’s interim finance director for cost performance Andy Elston to the position of chief financial officer.
Dual names Oldcorn as COO for Europe
Dual asset underwriting managing director Phillip Oldcorn has been promoted to the newly created role of chief operating officer for Europe at the Hyperion underwriting arm.
BP Marsh eyes start-up opportunities
The current tough environment for brokers could create significant investment opportunities for venture capital firms, according to BP Marsh chairman Brian Marsh.
Bennett to serve as Howden NED following retirement
Former Howden Lloyd's broking business chief executive John Bennett has decided to retire from his full time role at the Hyperion subsidiary after more than 30 years in the insurance industry.
Interview – Adrian Colosso: silencing the doubters
Back in broking action as CEO of Howden, Adrian Colosso makes it clear he thrives on proving people wrong – and tells Post why you shouldn’t call his firm a ‘mini Gallagher’
Howden to acquire Colombian reinsurance broker
Howden has completed a deal to acquire a Bogota-based reinsurance broker, pending regulatory approval.
Colosso replaces Coles as Howden CEO amid expansion plans
Howden Broking Group has appointed Adrian Colosso to the role of chief executive as part of a management reshuffle designed to build on recent expansion within the Hyperion-owned broking group.
Hyperion records positive growth but rules out IPO in short-term
Hyperion Insurance Group today reported a 51% increase in revenue for the year ended 30 September 2013 as group chief executive David Howden said an IPO is still firmly on the company’s agenda.
Dual recruits from Jubilee for European business development boss
Hyperion-owned Dual has recruited Jubilee’s group head of marketing for a role as director of European business development.
Howden compliance chief calls for simple approach to FCA visits
Brokers should not volunteer additional information on top of what is initially requested when faced with a visit by the Financial Conduct Authority, says Howden's head of risk and compliance.
Hyperion seeks new chairman
Hyperion Insurance Group’s non-executive chairman John van Kuffeler will retire from the board next month following five years at the broker.
Van Kuffeler to step down as Hyperion chairman next month
Hyperion Insurance Group’s non-executive chairman John van Kuffeler will retire from the board next month following five years at the firm.
Hyperion CEO tips combined marine arm to become global leader
Hyperion chief executive David Howden is hopeful of building the world's leading marine broker by bringing together FP Group and Howden’s marine division to create a single marine broking arm.
Hyperion appoints David Jack as first CIO
Hyperion Insurance Group has appointed David Jack as its chief information officer – a new role for the business.
Market Moves: Aspen, Barbican and XL bring in new underwriters as insurers are most active recruiters
Insurers maintained their recruitment emphasis this week with multiple hires across the sector. XL, Aspen and Barbican were among those to reveal new underwriting roles, in the form of a fine art underwriter, a global chief underwriting officer and a…