Markerstudy
Established in 2001, Markerstudy Group claims to be one of the leading insurance service providers in the UK, protecting in excess of eight million customers with a comprehensive range of insurance products and services.
Atlanta Insurance merged with Markerstudy Distribution in June 2024, and this division provides motor, home, SME and pet insurance products in partnership with several of the best-known brands in UK financial services and retail, and through own brands including Swinton, Carole Nash, Marmalade, Budget, Lancaster and Purely Pets to name a few. Also part of Markerstudy Distribution, Clegg Gifford specialises in personal and commercial insurance products and expands the groups’ presence into the Lloyd’s of London market.
Markerstudy is an accredited Investor in People - Gold, with more than 7,000 employees in the UK.
Anscombe, Thomas Carroll and Konsileo among the winners at UK Broker Awards 2024
Thomas Carroll Group scooped the Broker of the Year award, and Seventeen Group CEO Paul Anscombe won the Achievement Award, at the UK Broker Awards last night in Birmingham.
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Ex-Esure, L&G and Direct Line boss Peter Graham joins Markerstudy
Former CEO of Esure Peter Graham has been appointed as non-executive chairman (designate) of Markerstudy Insurance Services.
Markerstudy-bound Hughes posts stable turnover and profit for 2023
Northern Ireland-based broker Hughes, currently in a sales process to Markerstudy Group, maintained post-tax profit at £2m in 2023 with turnover consistent of more than £13m.
Markerstudy Distribution CEO Donaldson unveils top team
Markerstudy Distribution has confirmed its top team under CEO Ian Donaldson following the completion of the Ardonagh personal lines deal at the end of June.
Markerstudy to buy Northern Ireland broker Hughes Insurance
Markerstudy Group has confirmed plans to buy Hughes Insurance, just a month after completing its deal with Atlanta.
Markerstudy and Atlanta merger completed
Ardonagh has confirmed the completion of the Atlanta Group and Markerstudy merger.
Clegg Gifford to open branch in Tunbridge Wells as network buildout continues
Clegg Gifford is targeting £5m gross written premiums per branch as it looks to open a new location in Tunbridge Wells and relocated its Bristol branch, Insurance Age can reveal.
Markerstudy boss Spencer hails “momentous milestone” as FCA approves Atlanta deal
The merger between Markerstudy and Atlanta, the personal lines broking business of The Ardonagh Group, has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Are Northern Ireland brokers feeling the personal lines capacity squeeze more than most?
With prices rising faster in personal motor and household than other parts of the UK, brokers in Northern Ireland have good reason to be worried about remaining competitive. Siân Barton gets to the root of the issue and explores what is being done to…
The growing role for brokers in fighting insurance fraud
With reports of fraud escalating in terms of value or number, the role of brokers in combatting these crimes should not be underestimated. Edward Murray looks at the controls, validation tools and processes being implemented to support both detection and…
Markerstudy gets CMA greenlight to complete £1.2bn Atlanta deal
The Competition & Markets Authority has cleared Markerstudy to pursue its proposed £1.2bn acquisition of Ardonagh-owned personal lines broking arm Atlanta.
Markerstudy rebrands broking arm
Markerstudy Broking has been renamed to Markerstudy Distribution to encapsulate the range of products and services across the whole division, the business has confirmed.
Admiral chair: Defending UK motor advantage remains ‘number one priority’
Admiral is not going to give up its crown as the UK’s leading personal lines insurer to Markerstudy without a fight, its chair has intimated.
News analysis: What next for the motorbike market after Axa’s withdrawal?
Axa’s withdrawal from the motorbike market next month has again raised questions about a potential capacity crunch for those brokers insuring two-wheelers. Saxon East explores what effect this and other trends are having on the sector.
Markerstudy weighing up Northern Ireland options as it exits short-term market
Markerstudy has confirmed to Insurance Age that it plans to withdraw from the short-term motor insurance market.
CMA launches investigation into Markerstudy acquisition of Atlanta
The Competition & Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the acquisition of Ardonagh-owned Atlanta by Markerstudy.
Review of the Year 2023: Markerstudy’s Gary Humphreys
Markerstudy group chief underwriting officer Gary Humphreys bigs-up the acquisition of Atlanta Group, and admits he did not anticipate Adam Winslow swapping Aviva for Direct Line Group.
Ex-Brightside and Markerstudy boss Martyn Holman adds Canford Law to portfolio
Martyn Holman has joined Canford Law as a board advisor to help in the strategic development of the business as it seeks new opportunities in the insurance market.
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