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Ardonagh sells remaining Broker Network stake for up to £30m
Nevada Investment Holdings has purchased the remaining 19.9% of Broker Network from Ardonagh Group.
Broker Network acquires East Anglian broker Saffron Insurance
Broker Network has today completed the purchase of East Anglia-based Saffron Insurance for an undisclosed sum.
Week in Post: Funding, flooding and festivities
Last night’s annual staff Christmas party at Post saw an eclectic haul of secret Santa gifts featuring a bag of root vegetables, a badly drawn caricature and, inexplicably, slime.
Broker Network acquires broker Thompson & Richardson
Broker Network has acquired Lincolnshire-based brokerage Thompson & Richardson.
Blog: Rekindling the broking passion and preserving independence
Broker Network CEO Andy Fairchild urges experienced brokers to mentor the younger generation.
Applied Net 2017: Brokers must invest in technology to grow valuations
Brokers need to invest in technology to grow the valuations of their businesses as the market continues its trend of consolidation, a conference heard.
Ardonagh adjusted Ebitda up 21.3% in first earnings report
The Ardonagh Group posted adjusted Ebitda of £57.6m in the first six months of 2017, a 21.3% rise year-on-year.
Finch continues acquisition spree with fifth deal this year
Finch has made its fifth acquisition since being bought by Broker Network.
Allianz LV deal precursor to more European activity in UK market, brokers say
Allianz’s purchase of 49% of LV’s GI unit could be a precursor to further UK market activity from European insurers, brokers said.
Broker Network saw revenue rise over 2016
Broker Network saw revenue increase to £10.3m in 2016, up from £8.8m in the previous year.
Insurance Marketing and PR Awards 2017: Winners
Co-op Insurance picked up two awards for digital marketing and social media influence at the Insurance Marketing and PR Awards today.
Week in Post: Bonsai trees, jelly beans and the thousand-yard stare
The majority of the Post team started the week as ‘virgins’ of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association annual conference. This morning, I see most of them have the same look in their bloodshot eyes. War veterans call it the thousand-yard stare.
Broker Network will not rejoin Towergate, CEO confirms
Broker Network will not rejoin Towergate as part of HPS and MDP’s newly formed general insurance giant.
This month in Post: Awards, acquisitions and a new Act
It's been a challenging month here in Taunton. A new bridge has gone up on the main road, amid the gazes of many excited onlookers, and - equally exciting - a new fence is being erected on one side of my garden.
Finch to buy three more brokers before September
Finch is in talks to acquire three more brokers before September.
Finch acquires third business in five months following Broker Network buy out
Finch Group has made its third acquisition since itself being bought out by Broker Network.
Broker Network acquires Scottish broker Boyd Insurance
Broker Network has acquired regional Scottish broker, Boyd Insurance, marking its second acquisition.
Broker Network forms five-strong insurer panel
Broker Network has formed a five-strong panel of insurer partners made up of Ageas, Allianz, Axa, NIG and RSA.
Finch acquires County Insurance Services
Finch Group has acquired its second independent broker of the year with the capture of County Insurance Services.
Spotlight: Claims Assistance: Ignore at your peril
Dissatisfaction over clarity during the claims process has been highlighted by the recent Financial Conduct Authority review. What can the industry do to make the system work better?
Spotlight: Claims Assistance: Providing claims support
For SMEs, the delays inherent in complex claims can mean coming perilously close to insolvency. What can brokers do to support them through the process?
Finch announces first acquisition following Broker Network takeover
Finch has acquired Citymain Insurance Services, a small niche commercial broker in North Hampshire.
Marsh's Bluefin acquisition raises concerns over customer choice
Marsh’s acquisition of Bluefin from Axa has seen a mixed reaction from rival broker networks.
Brokers welcome Crawford's Gallagher appointment
Brokers have welcomed the news of Charles Crawford’s appointment to UK operations director at Gallagher.