The Clear Group acquires £14.5m GWP family-owned broker
’This acquisition reinforces our strategy of investing in high quality businesses with specialist offerings and strong cultural alignment,’ says chief executive
The Clear Group moves three regional brokers into new Sheffield office
Intermediary’s regional managing director says the consolidation of three regional brokers into a central office represents a ’major commitment to Sheffield and the local business community’
Clear Group’s MGA arm makes first acquisition since rebranding
’This acquisition marks a significant step in our evolution and broadens our reach,’ says managing director
Clear Group rebrands MGA division as it looks to strengthen market position
’By unifying our MGA businesses under a single brand, we are able to enhance our ability to provide specialised underwriting expertise and exceptional service to our broker partners,’ says managing director
38-year-old broker acquired by Clear Group
’The team have reputable relationships with their clients and will fit in seamlessly with the Clear Group family,’ says chief executive
The Clear Group appoints new group chief operating officer
’His international expertise in business change and transformation make him a key addition to our executive team,’ says chief executive
Briefing: Is now the right opportunity to address underinsurance?
Brokers must make time to advise, influence and protect clients from underinsurance as softening market creates ideal moment in time to take advantage of competitive pricing
Opinion: Soft market set to showcase true service standards
Although soft market conditions may make it easier to place risks thanks to confident capacity, challenges remain around broker income and getting clients to trust such fluctuating premium price points
The Big Question: How can insurance firms stay competitive and differentiate themselves in a soft market?
As softening market rates proliferate, Insurance Times quizzes industry experts on how firms can stay ahead of the pack amid premium price dips
Briefing: Soft market should steer commercial brokers towards growth and efficiency focused road maps
The insurance industry is often a weathervane for the UK economy – the government would be wise to listen to broker learnings from client conversations
Mike Edgeley: The Clear Group targets ‘a proper global proposition’ through European M&A
US and UK private equity targets Emerald Isle for M&A opportunities
In Focus: Why are schemes brokers such attractive acquisition targets?
The Big Question: Following M&A, how do leadership changes impact company culture and staff retention?
Mike Edgeley: The Clear Group targets ‘a proper global proposition’ through European M&A
Group chief executive places Germany and the Netherlands in his crosshairs for buy and build expansion model that mimics ‘what we’ve done in the UK’
Howard Lickens: Clear Group ‘deliberately fussy’ about M&A targets
’This will be by far the biggest year we’ve ever had and I’d expect that to accelerate,’ says executive chairman
Mike Edgeley: The Clear Group aims to create ‘more efficient and structured’ business over 18 months
The broker intends to keep its ‘very people orientated’ DNA, but will continue work on ‘rationalising our IT’ and delivering ‘growth ambitions’, says group chief executive
Mike Edgeley: The Clear Group has ‘very healthy’ M&A pipeline that is ‘sticking to knitting’ in UK market
However, the intermediary’s group chief executive reveals he ‘will be keeping a weather eye’ on M&A opportunities around MGAs and Ireland-based businesses too
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