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The Clear Group’s co-founder Howard Lickens to retire
19th December 2025
Insurance broker The Clear Group has announced the retirement of Howard Lickens, the founder of the business with Gary O’Donnell, at the end of this year. Lickens has been instrumental in shaping Clear since its formation in 2001. Over the last two decades, this instrumental involvement has helped lay the strong ... Read the full article
Clear Group appoints Barbara Duffy as Chief People & Performance Officer
22nd August 2025
Insurance broker Clear Group has appointed Barbara Duffy as Group Chief People & Performance Officer, effective 8th September 2025, and expanded Victoria Gallimore’s responsibilities as Group Chief of Staff. In her new role, Duffy will lead the company’s people and organisational development strategy, ensuring it continues to attract, develop, and retain ... Read the full article
The Clear Group MGA Division rebrands to Shape Underwriting
8th May 2025
The Clear Group MGA Division has unveiled its rebranding, stating that starting from 1st May 2025, both Profile Underwriting and One Commercial Specialty will trade as Shape Underwriting. This strategic decision marks the first stage of Clear’s plan to consolidate its MGA operations under a single brand. With this move the ... Read the full article
The Clear Group appoints Swiss Re’s Simon Smith as COO
17th March 2025
Insurance broker The Clear Group has announced the appointment of Simon Smith as Group Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Smith will oversee Operations, IT and Data, Integrations, Claims, and Facilities and Procurement. He will collaborate closely with business leaders to ensure Clear continues to deliver exceptional value to its ... Read the full article
Clear Group acquires Irish broker Phelan Caswell Insurances
10th February 2025
Insurance intermediary Clear Group has acquired Dublin-based broker Phelan Caswell Insurances Ltd (PCI), including its financial planning assets. Founded in 1998, PCI - formerly BHP Insurances Ltd - provides comprehensive insurance offerings to over 2500 clients nationwide, specialising in commercial insurance types and sectors such as construction, hospitality and events. PCI has ... Read the full article
The Clear Group appoints Oscar Holloway as Managing Director, M&A
3rd February 2025
The Clear Group, an insurance broker, has appointed Oscar Holloway as its Managing Director, M&A to lead the group’s M&A strategy, building on the progress made since Goldman Sachs’ investment in 2022. In 2024, Clear completed 12 acquisitions to successfully broaden its capabilities by adding UK regions, specialist niches, wholesale and ... Read the full article
The Clear Group expands MGA portfolio with acquisition of Accelerate Underwriting
4th September 2024
The Clear Group, an insurance broker, has announced its acquisition of Accelerate Underwriting, a specialist in the MGA sector, marking The Clear Group’s fourth MGA acquisition, further strengthening its underwriting services for brokers. Founded in 2015, Accelerate Underwriting is a £19 million GWP MGA focused on non-standard, specialised, and niche commercial ... Read the full article
The Clear Group appoints Mandy Hunt as MGA Managing Director
19th April 2024
Insurance broker The Clear Group has appointed Mandy Hunt as the Managing Director of its MGA business, subject to regulatory approval. Hunt joins the main Clear Group operating board, and brings significant experience from several leadership roles in major insurance businesses, across broking and underwriting. She was formerly the Chief Underwriting Officer ... Read the full article
Clear Group’s revenue reaches £74.7m in latest results
20th March 2024
The Clear Group has posted its latest annual results to October 31, 2023, which showed strong growth through acquisition and underlying operating profit. According to the firm, revenue increased by 31.7%, reaching £74.7 million, compared to last year's £56.7 million, and EBITDA grew by 33.4%. During the year to October 31, 2023, ... Read the full article
Clear Group expands its reach with acquisition of Heath Crawford & Foster Holdings Limited
15th September 2023
In a strategic move aimed at further solidifying its presence in the insurance broking industry, the Clear Group has successfully acquired Heath Crawford & Foster Holdings Limited, along with its subsidiaries: Heath Crawford & Foster Ltd, ABA Insurance, and Merenda & Co Ltd. This latest acquisition aligns seamlessly with Clear Group's ... Read the full article
Clear Group drives MGA build with acquisition of One Commercial Specialty Limited
12th July 2023
Insurance broker Clear Group has announced its acquisition of Specialty Lines MGA, One Commercial Specialty Limited. This marks Clear Group's second MGA deal, as earlier this month the broker announced the acquisition of a 50% shareholding in Thomond Underwriting Limited, based in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. This second ... Read the full article
Clear Group makes first MGA investment
7th July 2023
Insurance broker Clear Group, has announced its first MGA investment with the acquisition of a 50% shareholding in Thomond Underwriting Limited. Based in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, Thomond Underwriting is a commercial MGA and Lloyd’s Coverholder, which has been operating in the region since 2007. It deals exclusively through ... Read the full article
Clear Group completes new investment from Goldman Sachs
28th June 2022
The Clear Group, a chartered insurance broker that arranges business insurance and home insurance for various sectors, has completed a new investment from Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Clear says the investment will help to “drive the next phase of its growth strategy,” including extending its reach into new markets through the ... Read the full article
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