Autonet
Ardonagh nearly halves loss in first 9 months of 2018
Business posts loss of £48.9m along with income growth.
François-Xavier Boisseau a “big loss” to Ageas
But most brokers believe the insurer’s planned restructure is positive.
Close Brothers wins Swinton account in £60m deal
Move seen as first step in Ardonagh “monetisation” strategy.
Management and integration key to Ardonagh success with Swinton, say experts
The £165m price tag seen as fair after initial estimates went as high as £450m.
Ardonagh buys Swinton for £165m
Deal for personal lines specialist adds over one million customers to the group.
Brokers support Biba's industry standardised Toba
Experts urge brokers to challenge their insurer panels to utilise the new template.
Swinton sale: Ardonagh in the mix and Markerstudy interested
Both organisations have previously run the rule over Swinton and could now bid.
Ardonagh posts £14.1m loss for Q1 2018
Ebitda grows to £23.1m as investor report reveals book acquisitions and legacy costs of £2.5m.
Ex-Oak Underwriting boss Mark Coffey joins Ardonagh
Coffey appointed commercial director for Autonet and Carole Nash.
Ardonagh picks up selected renewal rights from Ageas Retail in £7m deal
Ageas says sale to Autonet gives customers peace of mind across Kwik Fit Insurance Services, Auto Direct, Cover Direct and Regal.
Towergate owners post £261m loss for 2017
Ardonagh Group reveals Ebitda loss of £42.5m.
Brokers warn against cutting corners on renewal transparency
Firms advised not to take the regulator's message lightly.
David Newman leaves Carole Nash and Ian Donaldson takes up CEO role
Handover set to complete at end of March.
In Focus: Opportunity in apps
Sam Barrett explores how brokers can make the best use of app technology and looks into how to secure customer engagement.
Deakin: The fix is over at Ardonagh
Deakin sets out the new structure as she hands over the CEO insurance broking role to Rob Worrell.
“No plans to change Carole Nash” after £65m Ardonagh deal
Janice Deakin and Ian Donaldson pledge stability for the motorbike broker and say that it will be working with Autonet to enhance digital capabilities.
Towergate-owner Ardonagh Group to buy Carole Nash
The Group revealed that contracts have been exchanged in the deal which is valued at between £60m and £65m and also announced it is set to purchase Mastercover.
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
Quizzical questions: 6 October 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Profit slips for Autonet
2016 results reveal cost of acquisition by Towergate-backer HPS Investment Partners and show policies in force increased.
Ardonagh Group posts fall in Ebitda but rising income
Firm says one-off costs impacted the results, while its change programme is reaching its final stages.
Ardonagh Group buys Healthy Pets
Pet specialist is the firm's first purchase since its creation.
Donegan steps away from Price Forbes to advise Ardonagh Group
He becomes strategic adviser to Towergate-owner Ardonagh Group as James Masterton takes on Price Forbes CEO role.
Ardonagh Group-backed Chase Templeton makes five buys
Broker adds £6.3m of premium income.