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Windsor Life rebrands as ReAssure

IFAonline | 10 Jan 2012 | 11:00

Windsor Life, the closed-book insurer, has rebranded as ReAssure.

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Resolution Ltd shareholders expected to block further acquisitions

Shareholders in Resolution Ltd are expected to block any further acquisitions other than life businesses by the company under new rules to be confirmed in January.

IFAonline | 28 Nov 2011 | 14:02
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Pointon York off the market

SIPP provider Pointon York has taken itself off the market after a two-month sale process.

IFAonline | 24 Nov 2011 | 11:00

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Former Ashcourt boss makes second takeover in new firm

European Wealth Management Group, the firm set up by ex-Ashcourt Rowan chief executive Rod Gentry, has bought Aventus Capital Management.

IFAonline | 23 Nov 2011 | 10:05
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PHC seeks to calm brokers' merger fears

The Permanent Health Company (PHC) has sought to reassure advisers’ and quell concerns that its new five year underwriting deal with Axa PPP will eventually result in a takeover.

Cover | 15 Nov 2011 | 14:36
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Merger discussions in 'crowded' IPMI market - Now Health

The international private medical insurance (IPMI) market could be subject of a series of mergers and acquisitions between providers, according to one insurer in the sector.

Cover | 03 Nov 2011 | 11:38
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Biba and IIB reach merger agreement

The leaders of the British Brokers’ Association and the Institute of Insurance Brokers have this morning announced a “momentous” merger agreement in a bid to produce a combined stance on future regulatory changes.

Cover | 01 Nov 2011 | 12:03
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RBS offered £4bn for insurance division

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has been offered £4bn for its insurance arm by private equity group CVC Capital Partners.

Cover | 31 Oct 2011 | 14:44
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FSA workload delays Simplyhealth purchase of Groupama

Simplyhealth’s purchase of Groupama has been delayed due to the volume of work currently being imposed upon the FSA and legal system.

Cover | 25 Oct 2011 | 12:40
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LV= buyout of Hornbuckle off

LV= will not buy Hornbuckle Mitchell, the SIPP provider confirmed.

IFAonline | 25 Oct 2011 | 10:49
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Cigna targets UK with FirstAssist purchase

Cigna has reached a deal to buy protection and travel insurance provider FirstAssist with the aim of growing its UK presence.

Cover | 27 Sep 2011 | 12:07
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Partnership to be sold with price tag around £750m-reports

Retirement and long term care specialist Partnership Assurance will be the subject of a bidding war with a price tag in the region of £750m, according to reports.

IFAonline | 19 Sep 2011 | 08:00
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Aviva could be vulnerable to Zurich bid

Following a dive in its share value, Aviva could be exposed to a takeover bid from rival insurer Zurich, reports suggest.

Cover | 07 Sep 2011 | 12:28

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