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Analysis: Brokers, insurers and the FCA’s product governance - confusion reigns
The FCA's new rules on product governance come into force on 1 October. But as Rachel Gordon discovers even with a three month extension or ‘forbearance,’ brokers are still in the dark about what is expected from them.
Former Aston Scott boss joins Mactavish as MD
Heidi Carslaw, previously executive director at Aston Lark, joined Mactavish in September.
Andrew Scott joins Broker Insights as advisor
Scott, who founded Aston Scott Group, has invested in the start-up which was launched by former Aviva broker distribution director Fraser Edmond.
Aston Lark buys Lloyd’s broker Protean Risk
Acquisition is Aston Lark’s first since securing £320m in financing from Goldman Sachs.
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.
The Blog Spot: Cobra - how the once Towergate target ended up at PIB
Once upon a time you could not keep Cobra out of the news. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on how the business regrouped almost by stealth to become the latest important part of the PIB growth story.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Insurance Age's news editor and reporter discuss the top stories for the week commencing 24 September.
Quizzical questions: 28 September 2018
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Aston Lark buys Pharos Insurance Brokers
Third deal of the year adds £8m of GWP to group as Blanc targets two more acquisitions in 2018.
Quizzical Questions: 3 August 2018
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Aston Lark buys Michael James
The Maidstone-based business specialises in the care sector and real estate and is the second deal this year for Aston Lark.
Quizzical Questions: 27 July 2018
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Aston Lark posts rising revenue and Ebitda after merger
First set of figures for combined group.
Two more buys in the pipeline as Aston Lark merger completes
Group CEO says broker has reached due diligence stage on two deals.
Industry praises outgoing Gallagher CEO Chilton for "steadying the ship"
Experts say Chilton will leave the business in a good place and welcome incoming CEO Simon Matson.
#Insagepeople: 16 - 20 April 2018
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Jonathan Swift and Emmanuel Kenning analyse the most clicked on stories this week.
Quizzical questions: 16 March 2018
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Aston Lark buys Ingram Hawkins and Nock
Deal is the broker's first since the merger of Aston Scott and Lark in June 2017.
Quizzical questions: 2 February 2018
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Aston Scott Group reveals final set of results before Lark merger
Profits are up at the consolidator as it looks to make more acquisitions.