Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Accurate data is key to Solvency II requirements
The need for more accurate data and improved infrastructure is occupying insurers' Solvency II teams. However, Sam Barrett finds that UK firms are well prepared when it comes to accuracy of information.
View from the top: Answers outside London
The soft market is continuing into 2011 and unlikely to harden any time soon.
Jelf has big plans for personal lines in 2011
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway is targeting "aggressive organic growth" after its 2010 annual results revealed that the firm had reduced its debt and turned a 2009 loss into profit.
Alleanza Toro assigned 'AA' financial strength and counterparty credit ratings
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'AA-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Alleanza Toro SpA, an operating company of Italy-based insurance group Generali. The outlook is stable.
Private sector deals send positive signal to financial services
While deal values in the financial services sector dropped off in the final quarter of last year, this decline will not change the positive trend of increasing m&a activity, according to analysts at Procewaterhouse Coopers.
Private sector deals send positive signal to financial services
While deal values in the financial services sector dropped off in the final quarter of last year, this decline will not change the positive trend of increasing m&a activity, according to analysts at Procewaterhouse Coopers.
Breckenridge acquires specialty reinsurance intermediary
Breckenridge has acquired a majority interest in REcentis Intermediaries, a specialty reinsurance broker with offices in Westlake Village, California and Sydney, Australia.
Brit share deal extended for fifth time
Achilles' has extended the deadline by which Brit shareholders can accept or decline the private equity consortium’s offer for the company for a fifth time.
Brit share deal extended for fifth time
Achilles' has extended the deadline by which Brit shareholders can accept or decline the private equity consortium’s offer for the company for a fifth time.
Aviva is "considering RSA bid"
Aviva is considering making a bid for RSA, according to press reports.
Aviva is "considering RSA bid"
Aviva is considering making a bid for RSA, according to press reports.
Advent seals £200m investment in Towergate and CCV
Towergate Partnership has entered into a conditional agreement in relation to a £200m investment by global private equity firm Advent International.
European M&A falls to all-time low
The volume of mergers and acquisition deals targeting Western Europe fell to a 12-month low in January, according to preliminary findings from Zephyr, the M&A database.
European M&A falls to all-time low
The volume of mergers and acquisition deals targeting Western Europe fell to a 12-month low in January, according to preliminary findings from Zephyr, the M&A database.
Lloyd's insurer Amlin to acquire underwriting agency Lead Yacht
Amlin has entered into an agreement to acquire Lead Yacht Underwriters from members of its board of directors. The transaction remains subject to the approval of the change of control by the Financial Services Authority.
National Dental Plan names new MD
Capita-owned National Dental Plan has confirmed Andrew Bower as its new managing director.
Parabis Law breaks £100m turnover mark with legal acquisition
Parabis Law has expanded its defendant insurance operation and secured a foothold in the Midlands after completing a takeover of Everatt & Company.
News analysis - Aviva shake-up: Mayer's return to Europe
With Igal Mayer set to spearhead Aviva's European plans, Daniel Dunkley asks the market its opinion on the appointment of this divisive figure and how he is likely to fit in with the firm's strategy.
Antur makes second acquisition in two months
Welsh broker Antur Insurance has completed its second acquisition in two months, in a quest to double the size of its business to £6m in five years.
Post history - 15 years ago: McLarens buys French connection
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 15 years ago reveals.
Everatt buy makes Parabis a £100m turnover company
Parabis Law has expanded its defendant insurance operation and secured a foothold in the Midlands after completing a takeover of Everatt & Company.
RBS Insurance targets direct HNW market with ‘Select’ launch – Insurance News Now – 27 January 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes the introduction of Direct Line Select.
Endsleigh sizes up acquisition targets
Woodstock Insurance Brokers has said it is keen to stay on the acquisition trail after completing three deals last year.
Post Magazine – 27 January 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.