No takeover approach received, says Esure
Fresh speculation was sparked that company had been circled by private equity firms and overseas insurers.
Insurer Esure insisted today that it had not received a takeover approach.
Reports today, which emerged on Sky News, sparked fresh speculation that the owner of GoCompare was being eyed up by private equity firms and overseas insurance groups in reaction to the news that 30 percent of the business maybe for sale.
Esure published a statement refuting the claims.
"No offer"
"Esure... notes the press speculation regarding a potential offer for the company," it stated.
"Esure confirms that no approach
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