Ireland
Aviva enters exclusive discussions to buy Azur’s HNW operation
Aviva has opened exclusive negotiations with specialist managing general agent Azur Underwriting to buy its high net worth personal lines business in the UK and Ireland.
Aviva grows UK GWP by 4% in Q1
Aviva has posted a 4% rise in UK gross written premiums for the first quarter of 2022 to £1.24bn but a deteriorating combined operating ratio of 99.4%.
MGAA boss Keating pushing for more as membership growth continues
The Managing General Agents’ Association is approaching 350 members with plenty of scope remaining for further growth, CEO Mike Keating told Insurance Age.
The Irish broker market: Consolidation and compliance
David Worsfold visits the Emerald Isle to learn more about how the broker market is developing and asks if the next wave of consolidation will be an Irish one
Howden buys SPF Private Clients
Howden has signed-up to buy SPF Private Clients for an undisclosed sum, subject to regulatory approval.
PIB snaps up international wholesale specialty broker Guest Krieger
The London Market broker writes specialty business mainly emanating from Israel but also from more than 30 other countries.
Q&A: Mike Keating – MGAA CEO
Ahead of the Meet the MGA event which takes place on 30 March in Birmingham, Mike Keating explains the value of MGAs to the broker space.
Ecclesiastical Group moves into profit
The business made a loss in 2020 but is back in the black driven by investment returns, improving market conditions and a good current year underwriting performance.
Brown & Brown takeover of GRP will open up shareholder opportunities for staff
New owner says GRP has found its forever home and will back further acquisitions.
US giant Brown & Brown to buy GRP
Consolidator confirms no changes to management team, headcount and brands under new owners, the sixth largest broker in the world.
Axa UK & Ireland P&C revenue rises as COR improves in 2021
The provider’s revenue in the region increased overall in the past 12 months as commercial grew but personal lines shrank.
Aston Lark builds on Irish expansion
The consolidator has revealed plans to keep expanding in the Republic of Ireland after sealing its eighth deal.
PIB buys Dublin-based broker
Tierneys is the consolidator's fifth investment in Ireland.
XS Direct goes into run-off in Ireland
The broker confirmed that, as a result, staff at its Dublin headquarters had been informed that they would be made redundant.
PIB adds to EU portfolio with Ireland’s Campion
Campion, which was established in 1984, is the third retail business PIB has bought in Ireland.
MGAA signs up first Republic of Ireland member
Dublin-based MGA Blackrock Insurance Solutions has joined the trade association.
Aston Lark reveals second deal of the day
Consolidator buys Abbey Murphy Insurance, an Irish broker based in Longford and Mullingar.
PIB extends its reach across Ireland
The broker has furthered its expansion across the country by striking a deal with Oliver Murphy Insurance Brokers.
Aston Lark Ireland buys again
Deal for Dublin-based Brassington Insurance is consolidator's sixth in the Republic of Ireland this year.
NFP buys Dublin-based Aiken Insurances
Acquisition provides further entry into Ireland and expands specialty expertise for the US headquartered business.
Aston Lark reports Ebitda and revenue growth for 2020
The consolidator now places circa £900m in gross written premium and employs over 1,500 people in over 50 offices across the UK and Ireland.
Ardonagh creates European unit led by Conor Brennan
The Dublin-headquartered business will operate alongside Ardonagh Global Partners with plans to expand across Europe.
Aston Lark Ireland buys specialist motorcycle broker
Deal for Principal Insurance Ireland is the consolidator's fifth in Ireland this year.
Aston Lark Ireland seals fresh deal in Dublin
The Dublin-based broker, which specialises in both personal and commercial lines, is the consolidator’s fourth deal in Ireland this year.