All articles by Ben Dyson – Page 74
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NewsHyperion poised for further acquisition ahead of flotation
It is important to build up the business before the IPO, says chairman
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FeaturesMatchmaker, matchmaker
Wealthy, daring, adventurous and assertive, private equity firms have plenty of the attributes you look for in a perfect partner. But as they cruise the insurance sector for prospective alliances, it’s worth remembering that they can be fickle and demanding too …
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NewsMarkel: More Lloyd’s insurers will have to boost reserves
Aspen bolstered reserve by £3.9m in 2010
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NewsHands may grab a bargain as Chaucer bidding war hots up
Chaucer shares soar as Terra Firma chief Guy Hands announces intent to buy Lloyd’s insurer
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NewsTowergate to complete debt refinancing after Advent deal
Senior secured portion of the bond offering priced at 8.5%
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NewsMunich Re upbeat after 5% fall in profit
Reinsurer reports 4% increase in renewals and boosts dividend
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NewsAon’s UK retail broking turnover falls 3% in 2010
New business contributed to organic growth of 6% in Q4
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NewsColumbus loss still tops £1m
A 5% turnover increase was dampened by a 39% hike in cost of sales
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AnalysisWhy private equity firms can't resist a broker
The Towergate/Advent deal shows how investing in brokers looks like a win-win situation for private equity houses
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Companies & MarketsHastings has high hopes for 2011
Edward Fitzmaurice explains how he will hit his £20m EBITDA target
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NewsHaste could take on RSA/Aviva
Analysts unconvinced of deal taking place, but enthused at the prospect
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NewsFreeze casts chill on UK full-year picture
New Zealand earthquake high on list of reasons for a downbeat 2010
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NewsAon Benfield fills motor retro gap
Reinsurance broker steps in following PartnerRe's exit from sector
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NewsJelf to build personal lines after healthy full-year results
Broker 'has historically not been as strong as it should be', say Alway
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Companies & MarketsFreeze casts chill on UK full-year picture
New Zealand earthquake high on list of causes of a downbeat 2010
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NewsRSA boss: market caught out by scale of burst pipe claims
Insurer issues profit warning, with £142m taken off full-year results
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NewsLloyd’s insurers will ‘benefit quickly’ if interest rates rise
Increase of 50 basis points in next nine months would prompt upgrade on stocks, analyst predicts
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NewsHastings Direct turns fortunes around to post £5.9m profit
As 21% rise in turnover helps to propel results in advance of flotation in 2012
