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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.
Quizzical questions: 26 January 2018
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Lark and Aston Scott to rebrand as Aston Lark
Move follows merger in June 2017.
Profile: On the acquisition trail
With consolidation firmly on the agenda in the broking sector, Ida Axling talks to seven experts in the industry on the opportunities and perils
Broking Break - Your Top Five
The most popular stories this week included the UK Broker Awards, the threat of blockchain, Aston Scott and Lark, a bomb scare and Aviva's advert ban.
Aston Scott and Lark confirm new management structure
Appointments follow the completion of the merger of the two brokers.
UK Broker Awards 2017: The winners
Square Mile Broking was crowned Broker of the Year as Coversure’s Mark Coverdale was awarded the Achievement in Broking trophy.
Channel 4 cyber expert, Peter Blanc and Steve White confirmed for broker question time event
Attend Broker Morning Matters on 5 October for the inside track from experts on cyber, the gender pay gap and its insurance implications and the potential for disruption as insurtech grows.
Lark boosts profit ahead of Aston Scott merger
The company reported increased profit after tax of £5.47m.
Brokers concerned about reduced choice following Allianz and LV deal
However, experts also see opportunities rising from the merger.
Lark 2016 results show growth
Turnover and Ebitda both grew for the Lark Group holding company as it posts last set of results prior to Aston Scott deal.
The Blog Spot: Consolidation and the independent broker
In a new wave of consolidation, what will happen to the small independent broker?
Aviva redundancies: Insurer says 50% of claims can be serviced online
Brokers agree technology can help claims service but Unite Union slams the job losses.
Merged Lark and Aston Scott to pursue further consolidation
Peter Blanc says management structure of the merged businesses is yet to be decided as he reveals more deals are in the pipeline.
Aston Scott and Lark merger has strengthened specialisms, says Blanc
Peter Blanc lists HNW, renovation and motor trade as key strengths of the newly-merged organisation.
Aston Scott and Lark Group to merge
Bowmark Capital largest shareholder as new company is set up to buy both brokers.
Quizzical questions: 28 April 2017
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Swinton potential job cuts are sign of changing market
But experts are not worried about the future of the personal lines broker.
Biba joins forces with Aston Scott on renovation scheme
Trade body says product is aimed at individuals or companies undertaking a renovation project.
Aston Scott returns to profit in 2016
CEO Peter Blanc explains next steps after Bell & Co deal and praises staff for positive 2016 financial results.
Brokers welcome Stuart Reid back to the industry
Reid has been exonerated by the FCA and ponders return to the market later this year.
Lutine launches new business protection product
Product is available to all brokers and is designed to protect against financial impact of losing key staff.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Aon, MCE's HMRC dispute, FCA spending, Integro and Aston Scott were most read this week.
Aston Scott buys Bell & Co in Derby
First takeover deal of 2017 for the broker.