Consolidation
RG Ford acquires Abba
Chelmsford-based RG Ford Insurance Brokers has completed the first of the five acquisitions it hopes to make in 2010.
Higos looks for heir to pick up acquisition mantel
Higos Insurance Services' managing director has outlined plans to recruit his successor and move to the role of chairman, as well as acquire five new brokers in the next 18 months.
Interview - Stephen Lewis, Zurich: Making an entrance
Stephen Lewis has returned to the UK insurance market after eight years to take the position of chief executive of Zurich general insurance. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about his plans for the business.
Intermediaries fear nationals
Large national brokers pose the biggest threat to the UK regional intermediary market, new research has revealed.
Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt complete merger
Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt become Towers Watson
Investing for the future
Competition in the current broker market means companies are developing growth strategies to expand their customer base. But despite appearing the least risky, team acquisitions do not come without challenges, explains Kate Penrose.