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News analysis: If PIB has reached an end game with Carlyle and Apax, what next?
As speculation mounts that PIB’s backers Carlyle and Apax want to cash in on their investments, content director Jonathan Swift explores how the broker’s strategy of overseas hubs and specialisms might dictate its value to new investors.
PIB buys ABI in Italy
PIB Group has moved into the Italian market with its latest buy, expanding its portfolio, which already included offerings in Ireland, Germany, Poland, Spain and the Netherlands.
PIB revamps top team with Amwins and Aon hires
PIB Group has promoted Ryan Brown to deputy CEO, appointed Onno Janssen as CEO for Europe, and recruited Matthew Crane as CEO for underwriting with Bernard Mageean retiring among a string of executive management changes, Insurance Age can reveal.
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.
PIB buys specialist M&A MGA Acquinex Group in European move
Acquinex has offices in London, Frankfurt, Warsaw and Copenhagen and the deal, which follows investment from Apax, is the consolidator's third this year.
PIB expands into Poland with fresh deal
The business says it plans further growth in its European operations as it buys Polish broker WBD.
Aviva's new chairman reveals insurer will leave 16 segments
Aviva's new chairman John McFarlane has announced the insurer will leave 16 underperforming business segments in a bid to focus on higher returns.
Management – Employment law: know their rights
With a host of changes to employment law coming into effect, employers need to ensure they are up to date with their legal responsibilities, says Peter Done.
Mayer tasked with EMEA focus in London return
Igal Mayer has returned to London as Aviva's chief executive of Europe, Middle East and Africa. The move from CEO of the North American division comes a year after the implementation of the restructure, which saw Mark Hodges appointed to lead UK…
Market Watch - Construction: Building a brighter future
Emmanuel Kenning investigates the impact of the recession on the construction industry and asks sector experts if they are upbeat or downcast in their expectations for 2011.