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Aston Lark and Aviva were the big winners at the 2021 British Insurance Awards on a night when Covéa was crowned General Insurer of the Year.

Goldman Sachs-Backed Aston Lark Acquires UK Broker Plester Group August 4, 2021 Aston Lark, the London-based insurance broker backed by Goldman Sachs, announced the acquisition of Plester Group. Established in 1964 and based in Kidderminster, England, with a dedicated team of 19, the Plester Group provides solutions for commercial, personal and specialist insurance clients. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “We’re delighted to welcome Justin and his team to Aston Lark, further strengthening our presence in the Midlands. From my early dis...

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Insurance Age Subscriptions Subscriptions Print this page   Brokers have welcomed the news that Aviva’s Colm Holmes will be taking over as Allianz UK chief executive, after the provider revealed that current boss Jon Dye is set to exit in November. However, market experts said the move came as a surprise and noted that Dye, who has been at the helm for eight years, will be missed. Aston Lark group CEO Peter Blanc said he was shocked that Dye was stepping aside, noting he had not seen this coming at all. “We think he’s been a brilliant CEO for Allianz