Group news
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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.
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Ryan Direct Group announces rebrand following acquisition by The Ardonagh Group
Ryan Direct Group, the leading insurance services business, has announced that it will rebrand to Direct Group following the completion of its acquisition by The Ardonagh Group as announced in June.