Global Risk Partners (GRP)
Blog: Eight things to look out for at Biba 2018
As the UK insurance sector descends on Manchester for the 2018 British Insurance Brokers' Association conference, Jonathan Swift predicts some of the key talking points on the floor and in the bars around the venue.
Higos hires Matthew Hartigan as managing director
GRP-owned Higos has appointed Matthew Hartigan as managing director, succeeding interim managing director Neil Thornton.
GRP buys Burnley-based Thomas Sagar
Global Risk Partners has acquired Thomas Sagar Insurances for an undisclosed sum.
Gosden retires as Higos chairman two months into role
Ian Gosden is to retire as chairman of Higos two months into the role and step down from the business on Friday.
GRP hires Clive Nathan as CEO of MGA division
Global Risk Partners has appointed Clive Nathan as CEO of the group’s managing general agent division.
GRP acquires majority stake in Camberford Law
Global Risk Partners has acquired a majority stake in Bromley-based specialist MGA, Camberford Law.
Editor's comment: An explosive start to the year
I started this year in style watching the fireworks over Sleeping Beauty’s castle at Disneyland Paris. Looking at January’s headlines the insurance industry has also started this year with a bang.
GRP acquires Country & Commercial Insurance Brokers
Global Risk Partners has acquired a majority interest in agricultural brokerage Country & Commercial Insurance Brokers.
Week in Post: Carillion collapse and the executive merry-go-round
It was oddly coincidental that it was Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year, when Carillion collapsed – placing 20,000 jobs at risk.
Higos appoints Ian Gosden as chairman
Higos has announced that Ian Gosden is to become chairman with immediate effect.
County Group to be driven by acquisitive growth under GRP
County Group will develop through “strong acquisitive growth” under the ownership of GRP.
GRP acquires The County Group
Global Risk Partners has acquired The County Group.
Peter Cullum to sue Towergate
Exclusive: Peter Cullum, the man who founded Towergate over 20 years ago, has lodged a financial claim against the company.
Higos makes fourth acquisition in nine months
Higos Insurance Services has completed the acquisition of GMM Commercial Insurance Services, marking its fourth deal in nine months.
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GRP posts £150m GWP boost for 2017
Specialist insurance consolidator Global Risk Partners has seen gross written premiums rise £150m over the course of 2017.
GRP takes aim at bloodstock with Anglo-Hibernian acquisition
Global Risk Partners has bought Newmarket-based bloodstock broker Anglo-Hibernian for an undisclosed amount.
GRP appoints Graeme Lalley as CIO
Broker investment vehicle Global Risk Partners has appointed Graeme Lalley chief information officer.
GRP-backed Alan & Thomas makes first deal
Alan & Thomas has acquired Commercial and General Insurance, its first acquisition since being bought by GRP less than two weeks ago.
Higos marks third acquisition with Mellerups
Higos has acquired shooting and field sports specialists, Mellerup’s General Insurances, for an undisclosed sum.
GRP acquires Alan & Thomas Insurance Group
Investment vehicle Global Risk Partners has acquired a majority stake in Poole-based Alan & Thomas Insurance Group.
Lonmar Global Risks hires Charles Ross as executive director
GRP-backed Lloyd’s broker Lonmar Global Risks has appointed Charles Ross as an executive director in their fine art & specie division.
EPUL appoints Steve Lawrence as business development director
GRP-owned commercial property underwriter European Property Underwriting Limited has appointed Steve Lawrence as business development director.
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.