Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Postscript - 10 years ago: CGNU turns back on big risk business
Looking 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.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny congratulates Neil Utley on his wedding in the grounds of his Cambridgeshire home at the weekend.
BIS countdown - Douglas Williams: Speaking economically
With a track record in successfully predicting the economy, Douglas McWilliams gives Jonathan Swift his current forecast.
News analysis - accounting changes: A new standard
Afer a decade of delay, a truly international accounting standard for insurance contracts appears to be taking shape. Neil Coulson details the latest developments.
Brokerbility member acquires South West broker
Marsh and Co, a member of the Brokerbility Group, has acquired Regency Commercial Insurance Brokers in Weston-super-Mare.
Medicals Direct appoints new MD
Medicals Direct has recruited an ex-Nuffield Health director, Charles Percy as managing director of MDG Healthcare, with the key objective of ensuring the Group derives maximum benefits from its recent acquisitions.
Autofocus snapped up days after going into administration
SG Consultancy has today announced the purchase of spot hire rate evidence providers Autofocus, following the company entering into administration.
Fortis gets FSA go-ahead for Kwik Fit Insurance takeover
Fortis today confirmed that regulatory approval for the purchase of Kwik-Fit Insurance Services has been given by the Financial Services Authority.
Postscript - five years ago: Towergate in VC launch for insurance
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Broker focus - exit options: Feathering the nest
Finding a favourable exit during the economic downturn has proved tricky for broker owners. Leigh Jackson reports on how the tide may be turning for those looking to sell.
JLT CEO: 'we will be doing the acquiring'
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has pledged to invest in its Asian operations after posting strong international growth in its half-year financials.
Marsh Q2 2010 results show double digit growth in Asia
Marsh & McLennan has today reported that its risk and insurance services arm, Marsh, recorded revenue of $1.5 bn (£942m) in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of nine percent from the same period in 2009, or one percent on an underlying basis.
Cooper Gay targets binder growth
Cooper Gay has laid out plans to double the number of binding authorities it handles worldwide within three years.
Gallagher International announces latest acquisition, SBA
Gallagher International has acquired Australia-based natural resources risk management provider Specialised Broking Associates for an undisclosed sum.
RSA acquires 123 Money
RSA has completed the purchase of Irish personal lines broker 123 Money for a sum in excess of £54m.
Anglo Irish to submit Quinn takeover plan by mid-August
Anglo Irish Bank is "within weeks" of presenting the Financial Regulator with a firm plan for its takeover of Quinn Insurance, the Irish Independent reports today.
Markel swoops for French broker
Markel International has agreed to acquire Le Centaure, a French equine insurance broker and cover holder based near Deauville, Normandy.
Anglo Irish to submit Quinn takeover plan by mid-August
Anglo Irish Bank is "within weeks" of presenting the Financial Regulator with a firm plan for its takeover of Quinn Insurance, the Irish Independent reports today.
Markel swoops for French broker
Markel International has agreed to acquire Le Centaure, a French equine insurance broker and cover holder based near Deauville, Normandy.
Brit opens books to PE house as Apollo ups bid to £10.75 a share
Brit Insurance today confirmed that private equity house Apollo has submitted a revised indicative proposal to acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of the company at a price of £10.75 per share in cash.
Lloyd's & London market: Bargain hunt
It looks like investors searching for a piece of the action in Lloyd's can pick up a bargain right now, as depressed share prices shine a light on profitable businesses trading at a discount to their net asset value. Ralph Savage investigates whether a…
Ink MD hits the road to secure Westinsure deal
Ink Underwriting Agencies managing director Mike Smith has begun a fortnight of roadshow meetings to convince the shareholders of broker network Westinsure to accept its offer for the business.
Brokers at war over contingent commissions
Aon has become embroiled in a war of words with rival Willis after it signalled its intent to once again accept contingent commissions in the US.
Moat vows to return aggregator to profit after £1 buy
Fairpoint Group chief executive Chris Moat has vowed to return Money Extra to profit by the end of the year, after acquiring the troubled aggregator for just £1.