Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Amlin acquires JR Clare
Amlin Corporate Services has completed the acquisition of JR Clare Underwriting Agencies.
Antur acquires Haven Insurance
Welsh broker Antur Insurance has acquired the Swansea office of Haven Insurance Brokers.
Brit Insurance share deal deadline extended - again
Brit shareholders have more time to decide whether to accept an offer from Achilles after the deadline was extended for a fourth time.
Brit Insurance share deal deadline extended - again
Brit shareholders have more time to decide whether to accept an offer from Achilles after the deadline was extended for a fourth time.
Brit acquisition deadline extended to March
The deadline for acceptance of Achilles’ offer to buy Brit Insurance has been extended for a third time.
Brit acquisition deadline extended to March
The deadline for acceptance of Achilles’ offer to buy Brit Insurance has been extended for a third time.
Interview - Sarah Lyons: What next for Giles?
Having joined the industry as a school leaver, Sarah Lyons is now group MD of Giles. She explains to Mairi MacDonald why growth, rather than exit plans, remains top of her agenda.
Postbox: Conditions are right for new start-ups
We support the view that market conditions suit the emergence of new start-ups of both insurers and brokers
Pru Health to overhaul product offering
Pru Health is set to overhaul its product offering following its purchase of rival firm Standard Life Healthcare UK.
Quinn Insurance founder ready to cede all influence in firm
Sean Quinn has confirmed that he and his family would be "happy to set aside all financial interest and all influence" in the insurer he founded Quinn Insurance as part of any joint Anglo bid.
Quinn Insurance founder ready to cede all influence in firm
Sean Quinn has confirmed that he and his family would be "happy to set aside all financial interest and all influence" in the insurer he founded Quinn Insurance as part of any joint Anglo bid.
Call Credit seals acquisition of The Trading Floor
Call Credit Information Group has announced the purchase of data provider The Trading Floor, which it claims will allow it to offer clients an even more comprehensive range of services.
QBE sells US subsidiary to Catlin
Catlin has acquired Blue Ridge Insurance Company from QBE Insurance Group.
Irish sources name Zurich as new favourite to buy Quinn Insurance
Zurich Insurance has been named by Irish sources as the new front-runner to buy Quinn Insurance.
Anglo Irish "yet to bid" for Quinn
The National Treasury Management Agency in Ireland is yet to sign off a bod by Anglo Irish Bank to take over Quinn Insurance because the bank has yet to make a final submission, according to the Irish Independent.
Anglo Irish "yet to bid" for Quinn
The National Treasury Management Agency in Ireland is yet to sign off a bod by Anglo Irish Bank to take over Quinn Insurance because the bank has yet to make a final submission, according to the Irish Independent.
Spanish bank sells insurer stake to Mutua Madrilena
Spanish bank La Caixa's holding company Criteria today said it is selling half of La Caixa's insurance business for Euros 1.08bn to Madrid-based insurer Mutua Madrilena.
Spanish bank sells insurer stake to Mutua Madrilena
Spanish bank La Caixa's holding company Criteria today said it is selling half of La Caixa's insurance business for Euros 1.08bn to Madrid-based insurer Mutua Madrilena.
Quinn Anglo takeover plans emerge
Details of the Quinn family’s discussion with Anglo Irish Bank over a possible joint takeover of Quinn Insurance have emerged in the Irish press.
Quinn Anglo takeover plans emerge
Details of the Quinn family’s discussion with Anglo Irish Bank over a possible joint takeover of Quinn Insurance have emerged in the Irish press.
2011 tipped to finally see an upturn in Lloyd's M&A action
Takeover speculation among Lloyd's insurers look set to continue throughout 2011, after Canopius kicked off the year with an approach for rival Omega.
Quinn family: we are working with Anglo-Irish on Quinn Insurance bid
The Quinn family has defended its record in running Quinn Insurance, whilst claiming it is still in the running to buy the insurer in conjunction with Anglo Irish Bank.
Quinn family: we are working with Anglo-Irish on Quinn Insurance bid
The Quinn family has defended its record in running Quinn Insurance, whilst claiming it is still in the running to buy the insurer in conjunction with Anglo Irish Bank.
Achilles extends Brit deadline again as offer acceptances remain static
Achilles’ offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Brit Insurance is being extended and will remain open for acceptance until the next closing date which will be 1.00pm (London time) on 22 January 2011.