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Brightside chief questions Markerstudy's 'strange' valuation
Brightside's chief executive Martyn Holman has expressed confusion at the change in valuation that scuppered Markerstudy’s bid for the broker.
Europe: A Rock and a hard place
The row between Spain and Britain over Gibraltar may have put insurance firms in the country in an unenviable position. Mark Sands explains.
Brightside dismisses Markerstudy offer
Brightside directors have said they see no need in proceeding with offer discussions with Markerstudy after the Gibraltar-based motor insurer reduced its offer by at least 5p per share.
Major insurers to contribute to No Claims Discount database
Lexis Nexis Risk Solution has secured contribution commitments with major brokers and insurers that account for approximately 45% of the motor insurance market.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 15/22 August 2013
Despite reports of a fall in car insurance premiums, it seems some firms still charge rates well above what consumers would consider good value.
Month extension for Markerstudy’s Brightside bid
The deadline for a bid by Gibraltar-based motor insurer Markerstudy to take over Brightside has been extended to 10 September, a statement to the London Stock Exchange has confirmed.
Markerstudy makes Brightside bid after “non-aggressive” 9% stake
Gibraltar-based motor insurer Markerstudy has approached Brightside over a potential takeover, despite the insurer’s chief underwriting officer insisting an earlier purchase of a stake in the firm would be “non-aggressive”.
Open GI wins Markerstudy retail contract
Open GI has been appointed by Markerstudy Group’s retail division to provide its software for the next five years.
Axa Assistance adds misfuelling cover to its motor breakdown offering
Axa Assistance UK has extended its trading partnership with Insurance Choice by adding misfuelling insurance as part of an enhanced motor breakdown service for its motor insurance portfolio.
Markerstudy eyes up acquisitions and unveils claims management solution
Markerstudy has combined three of its most recent acquisitions into a new integrated FNOL and claims management solution called Synchronicity.
Tax Avoidance: Insurers warned over tax avoidance after WHA loses appeal in NIG VAT case
VAT not recoverable in offshore scheme involving NIG, Crystal and Viscount
High Net Worth: Rich Pickings
With an increase in providers of high net worth insurance in recent years, wealthy customers have plenty to choose from. What can firms do to stand out from the crowd?
RSA beats peers to eighth place in Sunday Times best employer list
RSA has become the highest ranking insurer in the Sunday Times Top 25 Big Companies to Work For in 2013, coming eighth overall, compared to sixth in 2012.
Brightside reaps benefits from One Insurance Solution rebrand
Brightside is already seeing benefits within its broking business since consolidating several of insurance products under the new One Insurance Solution brand less a fortnight ago.
Markerstudy CUO: Brightside stake "non-aggressive"
Markerstudy took a 9% stake in Brightside in a bit to protect its capacity investment and ward off buyouts according to the motor insurer’s chief underwriting officer.
Markerstudy picks up 9% Brightside stake
Gibraltar-based motor insurer Markerstudy has acquired a 9.3% stake in Brightside, including the shares of former chief executive and co-founder Arron Banks.
Career development: Markerstudy schemes granted ILM approval
Markerstudy Group development programmes Shooting Stars and Train the Trainer have been approved by the Institute of Leadership & Management.
Reinsurance: Superstorm in a teacup?
While destruction wreaked by Superstorm Sandy hasn’t hit the reinsurance sector as hard as might be expected, the market faces challenges in the shape of overcapitalisation and PPOs.
Mass chairman responds to Dispatches motor insurer claims
Motor Accident Solicitors Society chairman Craig Budsworth has suggested that the Competition Commission looks into whether insurers are authorising motor repairs to be done to unequal standards depending on whether they are at fault or not.
Markerstudy acquires accident management company
Markerstudy Group has completed a second acquisition in less than a month with the purchase of accident management company Vision Vehicle Solutions.
Markerstudy names operations director
Markerstudy Group has appointed Saleem Miyan, pictured, as group operations director.
Groupama acquisition could propel Ageas UK into top 10 insurer spot
The insurance industry is considering the effect of consolidation and change in the UK personal lines market after Ageas entered into exclusive discussions with Groupama with a view to taking over its UK insurance company.
My Best 11: Sandy Keith, Kwik-Fit Financial Services
Kwik-Fit head of insurer development Sandy Keith picks his best XI for an insurance industry start-up firm.
Temp Cover eyes £24m turnover target
Short-term insurance broker Temp Cover has hired three associate directors who will play a key role in helping the business double its £12m income in the next three years.