The Envest Group continues its expansion with stake in NZ-based MGA

The Envest Group (Envest), part of The Ardonagh Group, will acquire a significant stake in Ando Insurance Group Limited (Ando), an independent underwriting agency in New Zealand. Ando was founded in 2015 by John Lyon and Dean Edwards and enters its 10th year of operations as one of the largest MGAs in New Zealand placing […]

ACT hits £1million+ in grants with the final round of 2024

ACT is seeing out 2024 in style as the final round of Community Grants for 2024 takes it over the momentous milestone of £1million+ in grants awarded since the trust’s inception. Over the past seven years, ACT has awarded a total of 247 grants to over 220 different charities – each making a difference in […]

Open now! £40,000 to invest in young changemakers

ACT’s Bright Future Prize officially launches today! Once again, The Ardonagh Group’s independent charity, ACT, is searching the globe for aspiring young community leaders and change makers – with a prize fund of £40,000 waiting to invest in their bright ideas. Applications are open now on the ACT website , closing on Friday 20 December. […]

Marking Transgender Awareness Week

Throughout the year, we come together to develop our understanding of topics connected to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). For the first time at Ardonagh, we’ve marked Transgender Awareness Week, which takes place globally from 13-19 November and provides an opportunity to further knowledge and understanding of the community. Culminating the week is Transgender Day […]

MDS announces its first acquisition of a broker in Spain

The MDS Group (“MDS”), part of The Ardonagh Group, has announced it has agreed to acquire insurance broker Cobian Insurance Brokers (“Cobian”). Founded in 2018, and headquartered in Madrid, Cobian has a focus on commercial insurance, particularly in industrial risks, energy, construction and financial lines. Pablo Cobian, CEO of Cobian Insurance Brokers will continue to […]