Private equity (PE)
Hastings boss positive on motor market after increasing rates
Hastings chief executive Gary Hoffman believes 2014 could be the year the motor market finally turns, after revealing that his firm has begun increasing motor rates.
Innovation Group completes LAS buy
Claims management business The Innovation Group has completed the purchase of LAS.
Avantia completes £57m MBO for 'aggressive' growth plans
Online property insurer Avantia has completed a £57m management buy-out backed by private equity firm ECI Partners.
2525's Dale seeks "skin in the game" to profit from liability upturn
The active underwriter at specialist liability Syndicate 2525 has admitted that the firm’s executive would love to have “some skin in the game,” whilst railing against the regulatory costs in running a smaller Lloyd’s insurer.
Tracker’s technology offering a draw card in Lysanda purchase
Former Direct Line Group-owned telematics provider Tracker’s robust technology was one of the major draw cards for its purchaser Lysanda, according to the chief executive.
Kingsbridge sells minority stake to private equity firm
Insurance broker Kingsbridge Risk Solutions has sold a minority stake to Isis Equity Partners, in a deal preserving the structure of the business.
Doug Smith appointed to corporate consultancy role
Former Willis and Marsh boss Doug Smith has joined Insight Insurance Consultancy’s corporate insurance consultancy business.
Interview: Ray Vincent: A decade and counting
Celebrating 10 years since his firm was born out of the ashes of disaster, Transactor founder Ray Vincent explains why increasing headcount, the mainstream market and London managing general agents will feature in the future of the brand.
Maven confirms £5m investment into Global Risk Partners
Private equity and alternative asset manager Maven Capital Partners has confirmed it is part of the syndicate providing £55m of investment into London market consolidator Global Risk Partners.
Cullum’s consolidation credentials face test as he joins Penta in backing GRP
Global Risk Partners warned it must adapt quickly amid market uncertainty.
Saga appoints IPO advisor
Acromas-owned insurer Saga has appointed STJ Advisors ahead of a 2014 float.
Sovereign Capital acquires Kindertons
Private equity firm Sovereign Capital has acquired Crewe-based accident management services provider Kindertons for an undisclosed sum.
M&A surge imminent due to low interest rates and yields
PWC report predicts ‘quiet revolution’ in acquisitions.
Poor GI results could see Capita sell broker businesses at knock-down price
Analysts doubtful firm could secure private equity backing
Redundancies predicted as Gallagher seeks synergies following Giles deal
Sources expect AJG to reduce number of regional offices to cut costs
Hyperion stake sale nets £29m for BP Marsh
The sale of a 30% stake in Hyperion to General Atlantic has banked the private equity firm £29.2m according to accounts released today.
PostCast - Issue 1 - 1/8 August
The team discuss the news, features and interviews from the 1/8 August edition of Post Magazine.
Private Equity: With the same brush
Industry insiders say that a recent report prescribing the pitfalls of private equity backing misrepresents the bigger picture. Are they right? Or is there hope on the horizon?
Insurance veteran Keith Fenwick to chair equity firm
Keith Fenwick has been appointed chair of Fusion AI Partners’ advisory board.
AJG tipped as early favourite to complete Giles swoop
Arthur J Gallagher has emerged as an early frontrunner among a pack of brokers looking to secure Charterhouse's majority stake in Giles.
General Atlantic concludes purchase of Hyperion shares
Hyperion Insurance Group has completed a deal with General Atlantic in which the global growth equity firm acquired around 30% of the group's shares.
Giles CFO blames ownership structure for debt increase as backer seeks sale
Analyst confident potential buyers won’t be put off by financial results
Initial Public Offerings: A good time to float
Following successful initial public offerings by Direct Line Group and Esure, many industry commentators believe market conditions are currently perfect for further flotations. So, is it time for others to go public?
Acromas considering £4bn refinancing deal
AA and Saga parent company Acromas is understood to be close to securing a refinancing deal that could lead to the break-up of the group.