Markerstudy
Established in 2001, Markerstudy Group claims to be one of the leading insurance service providers in the UK, protecting in excess of eight million customers with a comprehensive range of insurance products and services.
Atlanta Insurance merged with Markerstudy Distribution in June 2024, and this division provides motor, home, SME and pet insurance products in partnership with several of the best-known brands in UK financial services and retail, and through own brands including Swinton, Carole Nash, Marmalade, Budget, Lancaster and Purely Pets to name a few. Also part of Markerstudy Distribution, Clegg Gifford specialises in personal and commercial insurance products and expands the groups’ presence into the Lloyd’s of London market.
Markerstudy is an accredited Investor in People - Gold, with more than 7,000 employees in the UK.
Brightside's Holman mystified by Markerstudy's stance
Brightside chief executive Martyn Holman has described Markerstudy's comments about the broker's capacity flows as "frankly a bit strange".
Brightside rejects revised Markerstudy offer
The board of Brightside has rejected Markerstudy’s revised offer as “fundamentally” undervaluing the broker and has dismissed the need for future takeover talks.
Markerstudy cuts Brightside offer to £100m and calls for clarity
Markerstudy has revealed that it has cut its offer for Brightside from 27p a share to 20-22p per share valuing the company at £100m at most, down from £123m previously.
Markerstudy’s Brightside bid extended
A statement to the London Stock Exchange has confirmed that the deadline for a bid by Markerstudy for Brightside has been extended until 10 September.
iParc plans shelved as insurers seek alternative options
Plans for a new pricing hub for the personal lines market have been shelved.
Markerstudy makes preliminary £123m bid for Brightside
Markerstudy has made a preliminary approach to buy Brightside Group for £123m at 27p a share.
Open GI to replace CDL as Markerstudy's software provider
Open GI will replace CDL as software provider for Markerstudy group's retail division over the next five years.
A&A Group appoints Markerstudy's Tozer as BDM
Allen & Allen Group has appointed Matt Tozer as business development manager, Insurance Age can reveal.
Markerstudy on verge of four broker buys
Markerstudy Group has signed four non-disclosure agreements (NDA) to buy brokers.
Four insurance companies win places on Sunday Times Top 100 list
Four insurance companies have made it into the 2013 Sunday Times 100 Best Companies List as the 25 Best Big Companies List was also revealed.
Insurers counter "poor compliance" claim after DVLA bans
Insurers have countered suggestions of "poor compliance" after it emerged that five household names had been temporarily suspended from receiving vehicle keeper information from the DVLA since 2010.
Top insurers banned from DVLA database
RSA, Groupama and LV are among the household names to have been temporarily suspended from receiving vehicle keeper information from the DVLA, Insurance Age can reveal.
Markerstudy makes double promotion
Markerstudy Group has promoted Steve Stone to head of product.
Markerstudy buys 9.3% of Brightside shares
Markerstudy has acquired 42.7m shares in Brightside, representing 9.3% of the company’s total issued share capital.
Brightside hails policy growth
Brightside Group has revealed that it expects to report "significant growth" in turnover and profit for 2012 and has also unveiled a share buy back.
Markerstudy claims "final piece to the puzzle" with credit hire swoop
Markerstudy Group has bought accident management company Vision Vehicle Solutions as it focuses on launching an "integrated motor service" in early 2013.
Markerstudy aims for £100m GWP with acquisition
Markerstudy Group has acquired Leamington Spa-based broker and call centre Insurance Choice.
Markerstudy releases capacity to new MGA
Markerstudy Group has confirmed it is providing £25m underwriting capacity to managing general agent Xpect.
Markerstudy gets ILM training status
Markerstudy’s talent development team has been granted Centre Status by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
AA latest provider to dive into telematics
The AA has unveiled Drivesave, a telematics product designed to reward safe drivers with lower premiums.
RSA exits broker motorcycle market
RSA’s Personal Lines Broker has announced its decision to pull out of the UK motorcycle insurance market.
Markerstudy adds to pawn offering
Markerstudy Group, primarily known for insurance, has expanded its retail division with the acquisition of Colchester-based pawnbroker E J Markham & Son.
Markerstudy claims “sanity” returning to taxi market
Markerstudy Group has confirmed the appointment of Darren Doughty as head of taxi.
Market moves: Making moves in the Midlands
The Midlands was the place to be this month with numerous appointments and promotions at all levels, with Commercial Express in particular the source of a few moves. Lorica and Oxford Insurance Brokers also added several employees to their teams.