Higos Insurance Services
GRP adds Birrell Group as Midlands hub
Global Risk Partners has taken a majority stake in the Birrell Group, based in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. The group consists of Kingsway Insurance Services and Bausor Hall Associates.
Higos hires Matthew Hartigan as managing director
GRP-owned Higos has appointed Matthew Hartigan as managing director, succeeding interim managing director Neil Thornton.
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.
Higos appoints Ian Gosden as chairman
Higos has announced that Ian Gosden is to become chairman with immediate effect.
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.
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.
Brokers informed: Let's talk about cyber
Ransomware attacks and data breaches have brought cyber insurance to the headlines but is this raising awareness of the product and do customers and brokers now understand its value?
Higos marks third acquisition with Mellerups
Higos has acquired shooting and field sports specialists, Mellerup’s General Insurances, for an undisclosed sum.
Week in Post: Brexit, redundancies and consolidation
This week we saw the ‘Great Repeal Bill’ being introduced to Parliament, a key waystone on the long and arduous journey to leaving the European Union.
Higos acquires Colin Fear Insurance Services
Higos has acquired Colin Fear Insurance Services, its second deal since being bought by GRP.
Higos makes first acquisition following GRP buyout
Higos Insurance Services has made its first acquisition since being acquired by Global Risk Partners.
Week in Post: Darts, brokers and wooden spoons
The first rule is that you shouldn’t talk about it, but nevertheless I had the pleasure of hearing all about Post’s team visit to trendy Shoreditch darts venue Flight Club this week.
Top 50 UK Brokers Listing 2016 - 41 to 50
Post details the firms listed 41 to 50 including headquarters, staff numbers and acquisitions
Higos Insurance Services
Rank: 43
Higos bolsters commercial offering with purchase of AJP Partnership
Higos Insurance Services has acquired independent commercial broker AJP Partnership.
Turnover and profits increase in 2014 at Higos
Higos Holdings, the owner of broker Higos Insurance Services, has posted an increase in UK turnover and operating profits for 2014, according to documents filed at Companies House.
Refinancing deals in vogue as smaller firms eye their own M&A options
Bank refinancing deals will help small and mid-sized insurance companies remain competitive in the aggressive mergers and acquisitions environment, with further refinancing arrangements expected in the coming months, according to insiders.
Higos looks to expand after Clydesdale Bank refinancing
Higos Insurance Services has secured a refinancing package from Clydesdale Bank which it will use to expand the business through acquisitions.
Allergies: Food for thought
A tightening of regulations around food supply should be good for consumers – and consequences of businesses getting it wrong are serious.
Pet Insurance: Protecting a growling market
The UK pet insurance market has exploded over the past few years and is expected to continue to grow. But just how do insurance companies build on this without falling prey to unscrupulous operators?
Alps agrees commercial breakdown deal with Higos
Auto Legal Protection Services has partnered with Higos to provide breakdown cover for commercial vehicles and fleet clients.