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Hyperion completes Windsor takeover deal
International insurance intermediary group Hyperion has confirmed it will acquire Lloyd's broker Windsor from the management and employees and their institutional backer Hutton Collins.
Hyperion IPO likely in late 2013, BP Marsh boss says
The chairman of venture capitalist BP Marsh, which has a 19.4% stake in Hyperion, said it is unlikely the insurance business will float until after Q2 2013 and warned the firm to wait until economic conditions improve.
Former Howden board member switches to Bond Pearce
National law firm Bond Pearce has recruited Simon Gildener, partner, to its insurance professional risks team in London.
All change as super-regulator hovers over Hong Kong
The Hong Kong insurance market is due to undergo some significant changes in the near future as an independent insurance regulator is established. Jonathan Swift looks at the market now and the challenges to come.
Hyperion to sell majority stake in CFC
Broker Hyperion Insurance Group and CFC Underwriting have agreed to sell Hyperion's majority stake in CFC Underwriting to a consortium of private investors and the management team.
Hyperion sells stake in CFC underwriting
Hyperion is selling its 60% stake in CFC Underwriting to a consortium of private investors and the management team.
View from the top: equality without reform
Boards need competent individuals regardless of gender, rendering quotas irrelevant
In Series Emerging Markets: Asia has the right ingredients
Asia has all the key elements for an emerging market, with a number of countries in a vast and diverse area at various stages of development. How can insurers crack this market?
News analysis: Groupama UK up for sale — but who will buy the group?
Will Groupama be sold lock, stock and barrel or broken into an insurer and its broker parts?
Hyperion courts Windsor as it takes firm steps towards flotation
The proposed acquisition of Lloyd’s broker Windsor by international broking and underwriting group Hyperion could lead to additional takeover deals in 2012, and would bolster the latter’s chances of initial public offering success, following confirmation…
Market moves: ‘Tis the season for recruiting
As Christmas draws closer, the insurance industry has prepared for the New Year with a raft of appointments. In the broking market, there were moves for Aon and Willis, while Howden added three new faces to its team.
Howden eyes Asia with Dallamore hire
Hyperion-owned Howden has signed up Brian Dallamore as an advisor and consultant in Asia, and as a non-executive director of the board that oversees the broker’s retail operations in South East Asia.
Former Citibank broking boss joins Howden Asian board
Howden Broking Group, the broking arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has recruited Brian Dallamore as an advisor and consultant in Asia.
Howden announces two new hires
Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Karen Kutger and Dawn Sequeira to its wholesale and reinsurance division.
Howden acquires Accette’s Asian operations
Broker Howden has acquired the insurance operations of Accette Insurance Group in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Hyperion completes acquisition
Howden Broking Group, the broking subsidiary of Hyperion Insurance Group, has completed the acquisition of the insurance operations of Accette Insurance Group in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Howden Broking launches energy division
Howden Broking today unveiled the launch of its energy division with the news that sector specialist Alan Brooks will be heading up the new department.
Care homes group chooses Howden
The English Community Care Association (ECCA) has appointed Howden Insurance Brokers as preferred supplier of insurance services to its care home members.
Market moves: All change at the trade bodies
With insurer moves slower than last week, this week has seen a number of changes among the trade bodies, with the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, the |British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Federation of European Risk Management Associations…
Interview - Matthew Reed: The challenge is everything
With insurance as his third career, Matthew Reed, Axa Commercial’s managing director of intermediary and direct, has risen rapidly up the ranks. Amy Ellis finds out how previous experiences have invested him with the determination to turn the insurer…
Market moves: Bucking the trend for UK employment
With September in full swing, announcements of moves around the market are arriving thick and fast. After the dearth of recruitment news in August, disciplines across the industry spectrum appear busy luring expertise from competitors, promoting from…
Torus poaches Gras from Howden
Torus Executive Risks has recruited Howard Gras as deputy professional indemnity manager in its financial lines team.
Howden opens for business in Bermuda
Howden Broking Group, part of international insurance and reinsurance distribution group Hyperion, has opened a new wholesale and retail operation in Bermuda’s capital, Hamilton.
Howden opens for business in Bermuda
Howden Broking Group, part of international insurance and reinsurance distribution group Hyperion, has opened a new wholesale and retail operation in Bermuda’s capital, Hamilton.