Oval Insurance Brokers
Momentum aims to help broking start-ups
A former managing director at Oval is set to target disgruntled account executives within consolidators through the launch of a start-up.
Ex-Marsh and Oval MD Pepper back with new venture Momemtum
Momentum - a support and development service for new and existing brokers - has been launched by the ex-MD of Oval Insurance Broking, Howard Pepper.
Aussie giant Wesfarmers stalks Barbon in UK push
Wesfarmers is poised to become the latest Australian financial services giant to make a serious play for the UK market with a sizable acquisition.
Towergate considers legal action over staff defections
Towergate is mulling legal action over a team of former employees that have left its Hertfordshire operation to join a local rival.
JLT raids Marsh and Oval for senior regional appointments
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Nigel Bartlett as a partner, working within its regional partnership division.
News analysis: The end of the Maso era
Following the departure of Axa Insurance CEO Philippe Maso, Post speaks to the broking market about his time in charge and his legacy.
View from the top: More important than ever
I was recently asked to defend the value of brokers within the insurance industry and discuss whether their role had changed as a consequence of the economic downturn.
Central targets growth with new sector focus
Central Insurance Services, the Aberdeen-headquartered broker that opened up shop in Glasgow in March, has outlined the sectors it intends to target to generate growth.
Oval buys media specialist
Oval has acquired media insurance broking specialists O'Neill and Bramwell.
Oval in out of court settlement over restrictive covenants
Oval has confirmed it has reached an out of court settlement with Liverpool-based broker Butterworth Spengler.
Broker focus - exit options: Feathering the nest
Finding a favourable exit during the economic downturn has proved tricky for broker owners. Leigh Jackson reports on how the tide may be turning for those looking to sell.
Postbox: Training rules
I read Patrick O'Connell of Oval recently on the role of qualifications in promoting greater professionalism in our industry.
Regional review - Manchester: The Mancunian way
Manchester is a diverse city, full of character and currently undergoing something of a rebirth. Daniel Dunkley visits the city and finds a thriving insurance market.
View from the top: Training is the key
The last couple of years have been tough, and although some industries are now picking up, the insurance industry is having to fight hard to take advantage of the upturn, as businesses are still reluctant to invest as much as they should do in…
Three leave Powell for Butterworth Spengler
Another director and three account executives have left Powell Insurance Brokers, the Liverpool-based Oval broker.
Biba preview - speakers' views: Excel-lent adventure
This year's British Insurance Broker's Association conference held in London on 19 and 20 May will see 2810 attendees descend on the Excel conference centre where 168 exhibition stands await. We caught up with some of the event's speakers to find out…
Powell quits Oval
Former Powell Insurance Brokers chief executive Eliot Powell has left his role as Oval’s Liverpool boss after selling his business to the intermediary in 2008.
Regional Review - Glasgow: Local strength
With significant activity already in 2010 and the emergence of a new financial district, the Glasgow insurance market looks set for further growth. Mairi MacDonald assesses the financial landscape in Scotland's largest city.
Jubilee raids Oval for A&H Underwriter
Jubilee has appointed Steve Green as Accident & Health underwriter at Jubilee Syndicate 5820.
Merger activity on the up
Insurance accountancy firm Moore Stephens has credited the banking sector for the resurgence of merger and acquisition activity among insurance intermediaries.
Oval appoints Rothschild to consider future options
Oval has made Gloucester-based broker JL Fisher & Co its first acquisition of 2010, adding it would also consider a "transformational deal" to take it past its £200m target.
Howden seeks Oval or HSBC-sized broker takeover move
Howden is on the lookout for a "sizeable" acquisition, comparable to HSBC Insurance Brokers and Oval, to enable it to compete as a retail broker in the UK market.
Oval appointed to global broker network
Broker appointed to Wells Fargo Global Broker Network
Post in print - 25 March issue
Dan Dunkley outlines the major news headlines from this week's issue of Post, including CGS founders considering start-up, MMA to open three new branches, Medicals Direct targeting £40m turnover, Oval's purchase of JL Fisher and Junction seeking new…