James Hallam
#Insagepeople: 21 - 27 January 2019
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Quizzical questions: 11 January 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Coversure poised to start M&A activity
Bob Darling says organic growth continues as demand for advice remains strong.
Coversure opens office in Castle Donington
Broker opened three new branches in 2018.
Double digit growth for Coversure in 2018
Turnover and post-tax profit both rise.
Christmas Q&A with Paul Anscombe and Toby Clegg
Seventeen Group MD reveals that he wouldn't mind a getaway gift for Christmas, while Clegg Gifford's group CEO just wants a decent Brexit deal.
#Insagepeople: 3 - 7 December 2018
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Touchstone recruits four business development managers in regional broker drive
MGA aiming to double in size in three years.
Coversure on the acquisition trail after MBO
CEO Bob Darling pledges commitment to the franchise model as broker sets up team to help franchisees make acquisitions.
Coversure takes new group CFO from RSA
Ed Hannan joins in newly created role, which follows Coversure's MBO in May this year.
News analysis: Chartered status: Is it worth it?
As the CII ponders the future of Chartered status, an Insurance Age poll reveals what consumers think of it
Anscombe hails "significant organic growth" at Seventeen Group
CEO says growth was driven by investment in specialist areas, as the firm continues to invest in IT and make acquisitions.
Revenue growth for Seventeen Group
Broker points to organic growth as main driver.
Brokers support Biba's industry standardised Toba
Experts urge brokers to challenge their insurer panels to utilise the new template.
Seventeen buys marine specialists Everards
Broker's fourth deal of 2018.
Policyfast to focus on innovation following Coversure MBO
Wholesale arm of the broking group is currently in discussions to get products added to software houses.
Coversure backers Livingbridge “not done” with insurance investments
PE firm met with 30 brokers before partnering with Bob Darling and management team
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Insurance Age's editor and reporter share their thoughts on Biba 2018 and a strong week for puns in headlines.
Biba 2018: FCA pledges “perennial” client money focus
The regulator spoke at a panel session on how customers are at the heart of the broker business at the Biba conference.
Coversure CEO confirms new acquisition strategy following MBO
But CEO Bob Darling notes the company is not stepping away from the franchise model and reveals founder Mark Coverdale will retire when the deal goes through.
Coversure management completes MBO
New private equity backers to fund expansion via takeovers as well as new locations and services.
Seventeen expands in Scotland with two deals
Move follows the broker's purchase of Rupert Burgoyne earlier this week.
Seventeen Group buys Rupert Burgoyne
Broker to keep staff and premises as it rebrands as Hallam Burgoyne.
Coversure expands into Scotland with new Falkirk office
The branch is owned and run by Graham Lilley and follows openings in Leeds, Crawley and Bingley.