Venture capital
BP Marsh eyes insurance opportunities
Venture capital provider and Hyperion investor BP Marsh has reported profit after tax of £2.2m, representing an increase from £2.0m for the six months to 31 July 2011.
Hyperion boosts BP Marsh cash position
The partial realisation of its investment in Hyperion has improved BP Marsh & Partners’ cash position according to a trading update issued today by the venture capital provider.
BP Marsh net asset value exceeds £50m for first time
BP Marsh's chairman has described the venture capitalist firm's largest investment, Hyperion, as "forging ahead with enviable momentum".
Broking - Mergers & acquisitions: Do not disturb
2011 was a relatively sleepy year for merger & acquisition activity in the broker sector. Could 2012 be a wake-up call or will the market stay snoozing?
Optimas sells Premium Choice
Mark Woods and Richard Dornan, pictured, co-founders of Birmingham niche broker Premium Choice, have bought back the company they sold four years ago to venture capitalist Optimas.
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.
Bartlett supports Better acquisition
Global insurance broker Bartlett Group has provided the insurance advisory and broking services for Better Capital during the acquisition of the advisory businesses of Santia, formerly part of the Connaught group, from its administrators, KPMG.
BP Marsh seeks to expand broking portfolio with loan
Venture capital firm BP Marsh is poised to grow its insurance interests, after agreeing a £4.3m loan with its directors.
Interview - Stewart McCulloch: Sticking to his knitting
The new CEO of Garwyn talks to Mairi MacDonald about getting the loss adjuster back on track by sticking to its core strengths while expanding its regional focus.
BVCAIS targets 10% D&O rate reduction
Members of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association could benefit from a 10% reduction in premium rates after the launch of BVCA Insurance Services.