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Best XI: Gary Humpreys Markerstudy
Markerstudy group underwriting director Gary Humphreys selects his best XI for an insurance company start-up. The team is made up of the crème de la crème of the industry, with Markerstudy group chief executive Kevin Spencer leading the side to victory.
Zenith teams with Broker Direct on household cover
Broker Direct has inked a deal for Zenith to underwrite all of its Home Options business from 2014.
Interview: Brent Escott: Change for the better
Brent Escott has seen it all, with his 20-year career covering most areas of the insurance industry. So did becoming CEO of under-fire Card Protection Plan faze him? Not a bit.
Markerstudy puts 120 ex-Capita staff at risk of redundancy
Markerstudy has placed 120 staff it inherited following its takeover of five Capita businesses last month at risk of redundancy.
New Markerstudy bid for Brightside expected as Holman joins insurer
Markerstudy not expected to increase bid that was previously labelled ‘strange’.
Southern Rock poaches five senior staff from Brightside
Southern Rock has capitalised on the uncertainty at Brightside by swooping for for five senior staff members in the last three months, Post can reveal.
Markerstudy closing Capita purchases on Wednesday
Markerstudy has received regulatory approval for its purchases of BDML Connect, Lancaster Insurance Services, Delta Underwriting Agency, Hero Insurance Services and Sureterm Direct.
Markerstudy 'still has an interest in Brightside' says Holman
Markerstudy still has "an interest in the well-being of Brightside” according to the broker’s outgoing chief executive Martyn Holman.
Towergate among larger brokers targeted by Brightside for Holman replacement
Interim chief executive Paul Chase-Gardener says it was always Brightside’s intention to recruit a new chief executive from a larger rival.
Brightside boss Holman moves to Markerstudy
Markerstudy has recruited Brightside chief executive Martyn Holman to serve as its group commercial director from January.
Markerstudy touted as saviour for Capita broking businesses
Brightside deal could still go ahead despite acquisitions.
Editor's comment: Sticking to the knitting
Sometimes you just need to stick to what you know best, a point proved by Capita this week when it sold ailing insurance businesses BDML, Lancaster, Sureterm and Delta to Markerstudy for an undisclosed sum.
Markerstudy acquires Capita insurance businesses as Pindar steps down as CEO
Capita has announced the sale of BDML, Lancaster, Sureterm and Delta to Markerstudy for an undisclosed sum as chief executive Paul Pindar announces his departure from the outsourcing company.
Gibraltar-based motor insurers outperform UK counterparts
Niche offerings help domiciled firms achieve sub-100% CORs.
Europe: A Rock and a hard place (International feature - 26/09)
The row between Spain and Britain over Gibraltar may have put insurance firms in the country in an unenviable position.
Holman to be replaced as Brightside CEO later this year
Brightside chief executive Martyn Holman will be replaced later this year following a review of the board’s composition.
Brightside chief questions Markerstudy's 'strange' valuation
Brightside's chief executive Martyn Holman has expressed confusion at the change in valuation that scuppered Markerstudy’s bid for the broker.
Europe: A Rock and a hard place
The row between Spain and Britain over Gibraltar may have put insurance firms in the country in an unenviable position. Mark Sands explains.
Brightside dismisses Markerstudy offer
Brightside directors have said they see no need in proceeding with offer discussions with Markerstudy after the Gibraltar-based motor insurer reduced its offer by at least 5p per share.
Major insurers to contribute to No Claims Discount database
Lexis Nexis Risk Solution has secured contribution commitments with major brokers and insurers that account for approximately 45% of the motor insurance market.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 15/22 August 2013
Despite reports of a fall in car insurance premiums, it seems some firms still charge rates well above what consumers would consider good value.
Month extension for Markerstudy’s Brightside bid
The deadline for a bid by Gibraltar-based motor insurer Markerstudy to take over Brightside has been extended to 10 September, a statement to the London Stock Exchange has confirmed.
Markerstudy makes Brightside bid after “non-aggressive” 9% stake
Gibraltar-based motor insurer Markerstudy has approached Brightside over a potential takeover, despite the insurer’s chief underwriting officer insisting an earlier purchase of a stake in the firm would be “non-aggressive”.
Open GI wins Markerstudy retail contract
Open GI has been appointed by Markerstudy Group’s retail division to provide its software for the next five years.