Aston Lark
Founded in 1994, there are two UK regulated businesses currently under the Howden brand; Howden Insurance Brokers Limited and Howden Reinsurance Brokers Limited. The businesses of A-Plan Insurance and Aston Lark are recent additions to Howden and underline its commitment to its domestic market. These businesses now place over £6bn a year on behalf of more than 1.7 million clients, who are served by over 5,000 colleagues in 160 locations across the UK and Ireland.
Aston Lark features in the Insurance Age Top 75 UK Brokers listing, and the Insurance Age Top 100 Insurance Brokers 2021 listing. Find out what other companies made the cut.
Aston Lark buys Isca Barum in first deal of 2020
Smallholding and farm insurance specialist brings £5m of GWP and 20 staff to Aston Lark.
People Moves Round-up: 13-17 January
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.
Aston Lark announces Irish CEO and CFO
Firm poised to make further acquisitions in Ireland under new leadership.
Christmas Q&A with Sarah Mallaby and Peter Blanc
Sarah Mallaby, director of broker markets at Allianz, reviews 2019 and Peter Blanc, group CEO at Aston Lark, looks ahead to 2020.
Aston Lark makes second Irish deal
Purchase of commercial lines specialist Wright Insurance Brokers follows its deal for Dublin-headquartered Robertson Low in January.
Broker Expo: Successful M&A all about culture say broker bosses
According to Aston Lark group CEO, Peter Blanc, customers can gain from M&A activity.
Aston Lark brand Road Runner launches broker platform
The online system gives brokers access to vehicle management.
Quizzical questions: 1 November 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
News analysis: Broker and MGA concerns mount over MS Amlin pull-out
Provider’s announcement that it is exiting nine lines of business could have serious knock-on effects for the market, reports Sam Barrett
Aston Lark buys Lloyd’s broker Protean Risk
Acquisition is Aston Lark’s first since securing £320m in financing from Goldman Sachs.
People Moves Round-up: 7-11 October 2019
Keep track of the past week’s market moves.
HNW Forum 2019: Hardening market an opportunity for brokers
Panellists discuss decreasing capacity in the market, the impact of consolidation and the HNW client of the future.
Countdown to High Net Worth Forum 2019
Registration is still open for the big day on 24 September.
The Blog Spot: RIP Jelf, hello Marsh Commercial - what's in a broking brand?
As Marsh rebrands Jelf, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the passing of another name heavily associated with noughties broker consolidation
Aston Lark completes £320m Goldman Sachs deal
The private equity provider is now majority owner of the broker.
Quizzical questions: 30 August 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Aston Lark buys Manchester broker
The purchase of Buckland Harvester adds £4m GWP and 15 staff to Aston Lark as the broker eyes more buys in the North West.
Is the sector suffering an attack of the clones?
Insurance Age takes a look at the recent spate of cloned firms targeting the industry as experts urge brokers to be vigilant.
Broker Expo: Insurance Age broker survey reveals consolidation concerns
Brokers attending the event have shared their thoughts on M&A in the market ahead of the Expo on 7 November.
Aston Lark results out amid transformational year
Profit increased for the firm in first full year results since Aston Scott and Lark merged as the business commits to more deals with comparative analysis showing turnover of £57.4m.
Revealed: UK Broker Awards shortlist
Find out who is in the running to win a trophy at The Brewery on 13 September.
Blanc expects Goldman Sachs to invest in Aston Lark for 'at least five years'
Hastings relationship key to the deal.
Aston Lark confirms Goldman Sachs investment deal
Group CEO Peter Blanc says the transaction, which is believed to be worth around £320m, will secure the broker's independence for the foreseeable future.
Aston Lark on cusp of £320m Goldman Sachs investment
The long-rumoured deal is believed to be set to conclude in the next few days.