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Groupama reaches agreement to sell Spanish arm
Groupama is to sell its Spanish operation to Catalana Occidente in a deal worth €404.5m (£326.3m).
Brokers back potential DLG flotation citing interest in share options
NIG brokers have responded positively to the Direct Line Group split from RBS, some even raising the issue of potential share options if the group's mooted initial public offering bid is successful, the insurer has claimed.
News analysis: Management buyouts on the rise as teams tire of waiting
Following MBOs at Europ Assistance and A&A Group, could 2012 see a rise in such deals?
My best 11- Phil Bayles, Aviva
Aviva’s Phil Bayles selects his best XI for an insurance start-up. The director of brokers and key partners opts for a team made up almost entirely of broking stars, aided by Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier as a supporting forward.
News analysis: Groupama UK up for sale — but who will buy the group?
Will Groupama be sold lock, stock and barrel or broken into an insurer and its broker parts?
Groupama to sell UK operations
French insurer Groupama has confirmed it will sell its UK operations.
Cobra sells broking operations to Aston Scott
Cobra has sold its insurance broking operations in Caterham and Alton to ASG Risk Management, a subsidiary of Aston Scott Group.
Lark snap up Cadogan Hanover Park business from Barbon
Lark has today completed the purchase of the Cadogan Hanover Park business from Barbon Insurance, in a deal which is expected to boost the group’s annual revenues to around £23m.
Broker claims boss is promoted to the main board
Lark Group announces the appointment of Julie Whitehead to its main board.
Aston Scott extends partnership with Broker Assistance
National broker Aston Scott and motor claims specialist Broker Assistance have agreed an extended partnership programme to provide claims handling service, for Aston Scott’s motor client portfolio.
Lark and Bollington spared in Groupama consolidation
Groupama this week insisted its specialist commercial broking operations will not be subjected to the same consolidation and rationalisation that are set to impact other subsidiaries.
Heath Lambert creates London commercial team
Heath Lambert has created a specialist commercial division to capture business within the M25 zone.
Chartered Broker Status: Raising the bar
Now entering its third year, Leigh Jackson assesses take-up and any tangible benefits of the CII's corporate chartered status for brokers.
John Charcol launches GI broking partnership
Mortgage Adviser teams up with Lark.
The whole picture
Despite their importance to many insurers, brokers are often forgotten when it comes to the servicing of claims. Ana Paula Nacif reports on the benefits providers may achieve by addressing this issue seriously.