Kevin Spencer
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Guidewire’s Lasso and Markerstudy balls
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
Why the FCA should slash red tape to save brokers
News Editor’s View: Scott McGee examines the impact of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty, debating whether the regulator's promise to reduce the weight of regulation is too little, too late for small brokers struggling as a result of red…
Insurance Post Power List 2024’s Top 10 Podcast
To find out who made it into the Top 10 of Insurance Post’s Power List for 2024, make sure you listen to the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
Movers and shakers who made Insurance Post’s Power List 2024 revealed
This year’s Insurance Post Power List reflects how claims inflation combined with the Consumer Duty caused some providers to shift their focus and disruptors found it is easier to send a rocket into space than enter the UK insurance market.
Kevin Spencer, Markerstudy
Kevin Spencer, chief executive of Markerstudy Group, has big ambitions and his ability to do massive deals in 2023 sees him leap up 21 places in this year’s Insurance Post Power List.
Who’ll buy RSA’s home and pet books if sale is green-lit?
Content Director’s View: With RSA and parent Intact floating the idea of a possible sale of its remaining personal lines business, Jonathan Swift looks at who could be in the market for a new pet and/or household book.
Markerstudy to use tough PL market to fuel further growth
Following its merger with Atlanta Group, Markerstudy Group said the current squeeze of the personal lines market, and the added pressure of more strict regulation, presents an opportunity to grow the business further both organically and through…
Ardonagh and Markerstudy’s £1.2bn merger confirmed
The Ardonagh Group and Markerstudy Group have agreed a merger between Markerstudy and Atlanta Group, Ardonagh’s personal lines broking business, to create a “major new player” in the UK insurance market.
Briefing: Why the potential Markerstudy/Ardonagh Retail merger makes sense
As reports surface on what some have called “the worst kept secret at Biba”, why does the potential merger between Ardonagh Retail and Markerstudy make sense?
Movers and shakers who made Insurance Post’s Power List revealed
This year’s Insurance Post Power List provides a blueprint of what you need to do to achieve and succeed in today’s world.