Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
The Hanover explores Chaucer sale options
Lloyd’s business had net written premiums of $849.1m in 2017.
Brokers welcome Oak and Zurich deal
Some suggested that Oak lost its “soul” under RSA ownership and questioned the fit of Oak and RSA.
Zurich buys Oak Underwriting from RSA
Zurich says deal will give it "significant scale" in the HNW market.
Steve Treloar hails LV's "strong results" for 2017
GI CEO outlines plans to grow in the broker channel and says partnership with Allianz is "progressing well" as he comments on the future Ogden rate and LV redundancies.
A-Plan buys Oliver & Sanders
Broker keeping both offices in Andover and Frome.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning review the best read stories of the week.
Quizzical questions: 23 March 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Broker Network buys Knighthood Corporate Assurance Services
West Sussex-based broker makes up Broker Network's fifth "regional powerhouse".
Aston Lark buys Ingram Hawkins and Nock
Deal is the broker's first since the merger of Aston Scott and Lark in June 2017.
Double digit profit growth at Miles Smith in 2017
All divisions report rises in turnover.
Aviva targets medium sized SMEs
Aviva's Phil Bayles, MD of UK intermediaries, says insurer is in a good position compared to some of its competitors.
Saffron buys again with Continuum
Broker bought Grove Insurance last week.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Axa buying XL dominated the headlines taking up two slots in the top five most read. However there was plenty more going on with an insurer going into liquidation, profits rising at Aviva and advice for brokers on GDPR.
Saffron buys Grove Insurance Services
Deal follows Broker Network's purchase of Saffron in January.
Canopius completes exit from Sompo Holdings
The £737m deal for the Lloyd’s insurer was first announced last September.
Aviva posts UK profit rise for 2017 as COR improves to 93.9%
Group CEO Mark Wilson says provider is targeting bolt-on acquisitions in 2018.
The Blog Spot: Lifting the lid on optimism with Allianz, XL and Axa
Emmanuel Kenning looks at two conflicting stories as brokers frown and smile about the future.
Brokers upbeat for growth after “massive” XL and Axa deal
Market pleased that XL has “gone to a good home” and confident of new opportunities.
Axa to buy XL for $15bn
Deal subject to shareholder approval and expected to complete in the second half of 2018.
Turnover dips but profit stable at Open GI in 2017
Software specialists increase R&D spend.
Quizzical questions: 2 March 2018
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Brendan McManus promises no pause to buying after Lorica deal
CEO says PIB will maintain focus on businesses with specialities.
Chartwell Healthcare bought by JLT
Broker Chartwell serves the UK SME sector and the deal takes GWP for JLT’s health and employee benefits divisions to £200m.
Towergate and Broker Network owners HPS and MDP buy Compass
Compass sells after its 2016 MBO from Arthur J Gallagher.