Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Primary and Arch back Q3 launch of McNamee's insurtech C-Quence
Insurance investment vehicle Primary Group has today been revealed as the backer for the new digital-enabled managing general agent to be launched by former AIG UK CEO Jacqueline McNamee in autumn this year.
Nexus names insurance CEO ahead of potential IPO or sale
Nexus Group has named Mike Sibthorpe as CEO of its insurance and reinsurance business as the business gears up for a potential sale in 2018.
Post Power List 2018: Geoff Carter
CEO, Sabre
Sabre's value climbs on stock market debut
Sabre Insurance’s valuation rose 9% to roughly £630m in the first hour of its London Stock Exchange debut this morning.
BGL spent £4.4m on compliance ahead of now-abandoned IPO
Exclusive: Compare the Market owner BGL spent £4.4m on compliance ahead of a planned stock market float that now will not happen.
Compare the Market owner valued at £2.2bn as investment derails IPO
BGL group has shelved plans for a stock market float for Compare the Market, after an overseas investor bought a 30% stake in the business.
Sabre sets out share price range ahead of IPO next month
Sabre Insurance has set out the share price range for its initial public offering next month.
IPO to keep Sabre on existing track, CEO says
Sabre’s plans for an initial public offering will allow the group to continue its existing broker-focused strategy, CEO Geoff Carter said.
Sabre aims to raise £213m through IPO next month
Motor insurer Sabre has confirmed its plans for an initial public offering next month, bringing to a close months of speculation.
Ex-Aviva and Suncorp CEO Patrick Snowball joins Sabre board to help oversee IPO - updated
Exclusive: Motor insurer Sabre has recruited UK insurance veteran Patrick Snowball – a man who once sold the business - to its board as it gears up for its IPO.
Zhong An IPO float opens with $550m cornerstone investment
The long-awaited initial public offering for online-only insurers Zhong An has launched.
Details emerge on £500m Sabre float
Sabre has hired Barclays and Numis Securities to oversee a listing on the stock market that could be worth £500m, according to Sky News.
Hong Kong broker sees IPO plan halted
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has halted, at least temporarily, the attempted listing of a Hong Kong corporate insurance broker.
Report: Zhong An files for IPO in Hong Kong
Chinese internet only insurer Zhong An has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong according to reports.
United India appoints chairman; outlines IPO timeline
Girija Kumar has been approved as chairman and managing director at state owned United India Insurance.
India eyes investment and IPOs for five insurers
India could launch IPOs for up to five state owned insurers this year.
Post Power List 2017: Matthew Donaldson
CEO, BGL Group
Esure CEO Stuart Vann to gain £1.5m from Go Compare demerger
Esure CEO Stuart Vann will get £1.5m and CFO Darren Ogden will get £1m as a result of the Go Compare demerger, now confirmed for Thursday.
Hastings increases GWP to 26%
Hastings has seen gross written premiums up by 26% from the same period last year.
Go Compare valued at £425m ahead of demerger
Go Compare could have a value of up to £425m once it lists independently on the stock exchange, analysts believe.
‘The Rottweiler’ doubles stake in Esure ahead of demerger
A hedge fund boss dubbed ‘The Rottweiler’ by the City has doubled his stake in Esure, following the insurer’s decision to split off its Go Compare business.
Hastings Group remains focused on competitive pricing as GWP grows 28%
Hastings Group's half year results, released today, revealed gowth in profit, gross written premiums and policies.
Compare the Market IPO could be worth £2bn
The group behind price comparison site Compare the Market, is considering an initial public offering next year valued at £2bn.
Blog: It could be now or never for Go Compare to split with Esure
Four years ago it was reported that Grant Thornton had been appointed by Esure to look at the possibility of divesting its shareholding in comparison site Go Compare.