Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Blackham: no plans to raid Bluefin for Endorphin staff
Chris Blackham has insisted he has no specific plans to raid Bluefin for staff, despite his new firm appointing a former Bluefin executive to a senior operational role.
Ward confident on ATE despite Jackson
The after-the-event insurance market is "here to stay", despite proposals laid out by Lord Justice Jackson, according to Abbey Protection.
Bluefin assists two network members seal acquisitions
Broker Partnership Services, a division of Bluefin Insurance Services, has added twelve new partners to the network in the first half of this year including a firm in the Isle of Man.
Parabis Group swoops for loss adjuster Carmichaels
Parabis Group has acquired a controlling stake in property specialist Carmichaels to complement its existing niche subsidiary, Argent Liability Adjusters.
Postscript - 10 years ago: Alex Forbes buys parts of Bradstock
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Post in print - 2 September 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Argent confident over deal for rival adjuster
The man charged with overseeing the integration of loss adjusters Argent and Carmichaels has insisted the merger will succeed where similar deals have faltered.
Axa names new finance director
Waseem Malik, Axa's former head of M&A, has been appointed to the role of finance director at the insurer.
R&Q profits hit $3.6m
Randall & Quilter's income rose 52% to £16.1m in the first six months of the year, up from £10.6m in the first half of 2009. The company's profit before tax was £5.8m (2009: £1.2m) and basic earnings for each share are 6.9p (H1 2009: 1.7p). The insurance…
Cigna swoops for Vanbreda International
Global health service company Cigna has acquired Vanbreda International, based in Antwerp, Belgium.
Cigna swoops for Vanbreda International
Global health service company Cigna has acquired Vanbreda International, based in Antwerp, Belgium.
Buffett again linked with RBS Insurance business as bank begins adviser search
Warren Buffett has again beeen linked with the Royal Bank of Scotland's Insurance business according to reports in the weekend newspapers.
Post in print - 26 August 2010
Post senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Postscript - 10 years ago: Axa merger unveiled
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Rival insurers support Aviva composite stance
A host of fellow composites have backed Aviva in its war of words with RSA over whether the model's days are indeed numbered.
Chilean earthquake impacts Amlin profits
Amlin has reported a fall in profits of more than £70m after suffering large losses due to the Chilean earthquake.
Meehan throws hat in ring for senior Axa commercial role
Axa Insurance customer experience director Paul Meehan has expressed interest in filling the senior management vacancy in the company's commercial division.
Axa CEO Maso insists it has no plans to sell broking arm Bluefin
Axa has insisted that it has no intention of selling its Bluefin Insurance Group and remains fully committed to the distribution market.
Capita swoops with £30m acquisition of specialist insurance provider
The Capita Group announced today that it has acquired the National Dental Plan group of companies for a cash consideration of £30m on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
Admiral rules out RBSI bid due to price and likely OFT challenge
Motor insurance group Admiral has ruled itself out of any bidding war for the Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance businesses including Direct Line and Churchill.
Amlin H1 GWP hits £1.5bn, bolstered by 2009 acqusiition
Amlin has reported a profit before tax of £107.6m (H1 2009: £177.1m) for the first six months of 2010 on gross written premium of £1.5bn (H1 2009: £950.1m).
L&G speculation triggers share price
Shares in Legal & General have risen to a 12-month high following speculation that Zurich is eying it as a potential takeover target.
L&G speculation triggers share price
Shares in Legal & General have risen to a 12-month high following speculation that Zurich is eying it as a potential takeover target.
Post in print - 19 August 2010
Post senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.