Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Higos acquires Somerset broker
Higos Insurance Services has acquired Somerset-based Vaughan Insurance Brokers.
CCV acquires in Lincolnshire
CCV has acquired Lincsure, a Lincolnshire-based high-street broker.
HSBC Insurance sold for £68.5m
HSBC Insurance Services Holdings has signed a £68.5m agreement for the sale and purchase of HSBC Insurance UK with Syndicate Holding Corp.
Staddon to leave Biba
The British Insurance Brokers' Association's longstanding head of technical services Peter Staddon is set to depart the trade body. Mr Staddon began his insurance career in 1971 as a broker and joined Biba in 1996 to establish the technical services…
Affinity: Cultural alignment essential for brand partnerships
Strong affinity partnerships require "cultural alignment" between the involved parties, according to Myles Edwards, sales & marketing director at Age UK Enterprises.
Interview - Rob Brown: The best job in the market
Despite being one to shun the limelight, Rob Brown, chief executive of Aon UK, has no qualms about answering his critics over the firm's carrier charge and contingent commissions, admitting he is pleased with progress to date. Daniel Dunkley reports.
Career development & CSR: Chartis and CII team up to offer environmental training
Chartis UK has joined forces with the Chartered Insurance Institute to offer a suite of accredited training programmes to brokers, covering environmental liability issues.
Zurich names head of strategy
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Luca Marighetti to the position of group head of strategy.
Gallagher Heath brand launched
Heath Lambert is to begin trading as Gallagher Heath with immediate effect following its acquisition by Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
Chaucer takeover completed
Chaucer has confirmed its takeover by US-based The Hanover Insurance Group has been completed.
Novae-Omega merger falls through
Novae has announced to the London Stock Exchange that “it is unlikely a transaction can be structured in its interest” with fellow Lloyd’s insurer Omega.
Aviva major acquisition spree 'unlikely'
Major acquisitions to fast-track the creation of a multi-brand general insurance strategy for Aviva are unlikely, despite the £600m windfall set to be secured from last week's sale of roadside assistance provider RAC, according to analyst Eamonn Flanagan.
Towergate seals first broker deal of 2011
Towergate Insurance has acquired BWA Insurance Services — trading as Beric Webb Associates — for an undisclosed sum, in its first broker deal since 2009.
Law firms poised for top-25 merger
Legal bosses from Beachcroft and Davies Arnold Cooper are remaining tight-lipped over merger talks — despite market speculation a decision could be reached within a week.
Career development & CSR: Marsh wins NW award
Marsh has been named as insurance broker of the year in the 2011 St Nick North West Turnaround Awards, held at Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry.
Alternative business structures: I bought the law
With the arrival of alternative business structures imminent, Amy Ellis looks at the pros and cons of the ability for those outside the legal sphere to invest in services.
Chaucer outlines delisting timetable after scheme sanctioned
Following an application by Chaucer to the UK Listing Authority, it is expected that trading of Chaucer Shares on the main market of the London Stock Exchange will be suspended from 4:30pm on 30 June 2011.
JLT targets Latin American growth with Chilean deal
JLT is to expand its Latin American business with the acquisition of Chilean broker Orbital Corredores de Seguros.
Arthur J Gallagher swoops for Lloyd's broker business
Arthur J Gallagher (UK) has acquired part of the liability and affinity portfolio of Lonmar Global Risks.
Towergate acquires Kent broker
Towergate Insurance has acquired BWA Insurance Services trading as Beric Webb Associates.
Multi-brand strategy moves a step closer at Aviva
Next month’s launch of an internet-only brand by Aviva could prove the first of many, according to UK general insurance CEO David McMillan, as the insurance giant remains optimistic of retaining a significant proportion of RAC’s 300 000 motor insurance…
Interview - Peter Winslow: Best at building
Backed by an armoury of well-known brands, BGL CEO Peter Winslow tells Lynn Rouse about pan-European aggregation, acquisitions and why there is plenty of life in meerkats yet.
Brown: Aon 'could buy anyone' to expand its regional footprint
Aon UK chief executive Rob Brown has claimed the broker is well positioned to make further acquisitions in the UK market and "could buy anyone" to expand its regional footprint.
Customer service: Brand no longer a guarantee of standards
It is becoming harder for companies to rely on the strength of their brand to prove their service credentials, according to speakers at the breakfast briefing.