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C-Suite - Broker: The thread through everything
Companies must embrace a culture of honesty and integrity when it comes to client care.
Colosso returns to the market in City Net boardroom role
Former Howden CEO Adrian Colosso has joined the board of Lloyd’s wholesale broker City Net as a non-executive director, Post can reveal.
Rank: 26 - David Howden, group CEO, Hyperion Group
Following the acquisition of RK Harrison, Howden told the market an initial public offering was a “stepping stone to the company’s next phase of growth”, but played for time by saying it would need time to bed in the merger.
Hyperion eschews 2015 dividend as RKH deal fuels £81.4m accounting loss
Hyperion will report an International Financial Reporting Standards accounting loss of £81.4m for 2015 as a result of expenses such as that associated with the acquisition of RKH.
Europe: A CIVETS hedge?
There is currently a lot of hype about the so-called CIVETS - Columbia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa. These are countries with young populations and plenty of economic potential, so should these be the hunting grounds for European…
C-Suite - Broker: Better together
Not everyone wants to live in London – there is talent all over the UK, and it’s time it was noticed, says Stuart Rootham, UK joint managing director, Howden.
Howden gets green light for Perkins Slade Forrest takeover
Hyperion-owned Howden UK has completed the acquisition of sports and recreation specialist Perkins Slade Forrest Holdings following shareholder and regulatory approval.
Ex-Howden boss Tim Coles joins Nexus as CEO as MGA targets more M&A
Nexus Underwriting Management has unveiled former Howden Broking Group boss Tim Coles as its new CEO.
Howden boosts Midlands presence with Perkins Slade buy
Howden UK has agreed to buy Perkins Slade Forrest subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
UK brokers must innovate to achieve growth in stagnant market, says Finaccord
The UK general insurance broking sector will struggle to achieve organic growth over the next two years, amid strong competition from alternative sales channels, according to Finaccord.
Singapore judge dismisses springboard injunctions in broker legal spat
Judge Choo Han Teck has dismissed attempts by JLT to grant two springboard injunctions against Howden, four former JLT employees and recruitment firm Huntington Search.
JLT sues Howden in Singapore to halt staff exodus
JLT is pursuing Howden and a Singapore executive firm in the Singapore courts after key staff including JLT's Singapore managing director Goh Chye Huat left in May.
Hearn hire tipped to give CGSC an edge amid wider broking exodus
External influencing factors have been cited as the trigger for a host of high-profile broking departures, as the sector’s managerial merry-go-round once again enters full swing.
Adrian Colosso to retire from Howden at end of the month
Adrian Colosso will retire from his position as CEO of Howden UK at the end of July 2015, parent company Hyperion Insurance has announced.
Dual expands marine offering in Australia
Hyperion underwriting arm Dual has expanded its global marine and energy practice following the launch of a marine offering at Dual Australia.
C-Suite - Broker: The cost of caring
After high-profile reports of abuse in care homes, have they really become uninsurable?
Interview: Mark Bennett: Keeping it in the family
Five years since the merger of Bennett Dawes and Christmas Insurance Brokers, Bennett Christmas chief executive Mark Bennett explains how he plans to grow the firm further.
Howden recruits five from JLT in Singapore
Howden International has recruited five senior brokers from rival JLT in Singapore.
Howden makes care sector acquisitions
Howden has acquired Brighton-based Care Home Insurance Services and PrimeCare, both independent brokers.
Collins appointed executive chairman of Hyperion
Dominic Collins, chairman of RK Harrison, has been appointed executive chairman of Hyperion following the completion of the merger between Hyperion and RK Harrison.
Broker Consolidation: When two become one
Merger and acquisition activity in the broker sector is set to continue in 2015. What are the potential pitfalls and how can they be avoided?
C-Suite - Broker: Waking up to the cyber threat
With technology advancing rapidly, the industry needs to take its head out of the sand
Mid-Sussex broker Bennett Christmas snaps up Howden PI book
Burgess Hill-based broker Bennett Christmas Group has acquired of a book of professional indemnity business from Hyperion Group subsidiary Howden Insurance Brokers.