Group News - 2017
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Paymentshield scoop Industry Marketing Campaign of the Year Award at the 2017 Insurance Times Awards
Last week saw the 2017 Insurance Times Awards where Paymentshield took home the Industry Marketing Campaign of the Year Award for their National Conversation Campaign (http://www.nationalconversationweek.co.uk/).
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Chase Templeton deal adds £6.3m premium
Chase Templeton has reaffirmed its commitment to a long-term “buy and build strategy” having completed five acquisitions since being acquired by the newly formed Ardonagh Group.
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Ardonagh Highlights from H1 2017
View highlights and headlines from The Ardonagh Group’s first set of financial results for the six months ending 30 June 2017.
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Towergate announces new London specialty business
Towergate Underwriting today launches Geo Specialty – a new London business with a new team of market specialists. The first market to go live is political violence, with others following throughout the year.
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Towergate wins Transformational Deal of the Year at 2017 British Insurance Awards
Towergate was hailed for its transformation following the Group’s refinancing led by Highbridge Principle Strategies, allowing the Group to fix the fundamentals, build the business and grow organically.
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Price Forbes opens Chile office
Price Forbes today announced its strategic entry to the Chilean market, acquiring an equity interest in a leading reinsurance broker. The operation has been trading for over 12 years serving large Chilean corporate clients and the reinsurance markets. This is led by Luc Van Eyghen, who with the support of Price Forbes will continue to grow the business and expand the specialist services it offers.