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Pet insurance aggregator to launch in May
A new pet aggregator site has been launched by Markerstudy, after it identified “a gap in the market”.
Brightside hires Markerstudy retail boss Russell Bence
Brightside Group has appointed Russell Bence as its managing director of volume lines.
Markerstudy restructures retail division after departure of Russell Bence
Markerstudy’s retail division will undergo a restructuring following the resignation of managing director Russell Bence.
Motoring Convictions: Covering the convicted
Being convicted of a motoring offence can have serious repercussions as far as insurance is concerned. What are the options for drivers whose cards have been marked?
The Post Power List 2016
In a year where regulation, natural disasters, consolidation and cyber/digital again look set to make waves, and when the country could learn if it’s in or out of the European Union, Post had a mind mapping session – with a bottle of wine – to see who…
Brightside dips toe in pet insurance market with Markerstudy
Broker Brightside will trial a pet insurance product, acting as an introducer for Purely Pets Insurance, owned by Markerstudy.
Rank: 32 - Kevin Spencer, group CEO, Markerstudy
Last year’s acquisition of Chaucer’s motor business saw Markerstudy’s gross written premium move north of £900m and increase its headcount by 430.
Blog: It's Superbowl 50 - the insurance market as NFL teams
With the climax of the NFL season this weekend to commemorate Superbowl 50 I wondered: If these insurance names were American football teams, which franchises would they be?
Chaucer Direct to be rebranded as Geoffrey Insurance Services
Markerstudy is to rebrand Chaucer Direct as Geoffrey Insurance Services from March.
Chaucer Insurance gets fresh look as Zenith Marque
Chaucer Insurance will be re-branded as Zenith Marque from March following Markerstudy’s acquisition of its UK motor business.
Penny Black's New Year 2016
As the insurance industry rings in the New Year, Penny Black asked commentators how they like to celebrate and what resolutions they will be making for 2016.
Penny Black's Christmas questions 2015: What does an insurer's Christmas look like?
What are insurers and brokers up to at Christmas? Post has asked them how they celebrate the festive season and found out a lot of them like to hear the bells ringing out for Christmas Day.
Review of the Year: General Insurance
The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for general insurers, with tough market conditions serving as a backdrop for highs, such as strategic consolidation and a £1bn whiplash windfall, and lows, including the Insurance Premium Tax hike and struggles…
Markerstudy signs up to Thatcham Research
Markerstudy will have access to data from motor testing firm Thatcham Research after becoming a member of the not-for-profit researcher.
Cycling: Pedal power
Cycling among the UK population is more popular than ever. How can the insurance industry tap into the potential need for theft and accident cover?
Markerstudy completes fifth 2015 acquisition with AA Autowindshields deal
Auto Windscreens has completed its acquisition of AA Autowindshields resulting in 200 staff joining the Markerstudy group.
Markerstudy signs up to My Licence following RDT upgrade
Markerstudy is engaging with the My Licence initiative following RDT’s upgrade of its administration platform Landscape.
Markerstudy acquires Birmingham broker Lionheart
Markerstudy has gained approval from the Financial Conduct Authority to acquire Birmingham-based Lionheart Insurance.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
News that Markerstudy has launched its own Coat of Arms, inscribed with the Latin words Fortes Fortuna Juvat (Fortune favours the bold), sparked some interesting debate at Post Towers last week.
Roundtable: Big Data: What can big data do for the insurance industry?
With big data playing a bigger role across all industries, the big question is what it can do for the insurance sector?
FCA gives Markerstudy's Chaucer purchase green light
Markerstudy's bid to acquire Chaucer's UK motor business has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority.
#Biba Fever - episode 8: The last word on the conference from Gary Humphreys
Three weeks after the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, Post met up with Markerstudy’s Gary Humphreys to get the final word on the 2015 event.
Market Moves
Who moved where in insurance this week.
#BibaFever : Episode Seven - High jinks and highlights
Did anyone in Manchester just go to sleep last night? It appears not. Find out where and how Biba 2015 delegates spent the evening.