The Clear Group unveils pan-European plans with the launch of Clear Management Europe
The Clear Group today announces the launch of Clear Management Europe as the next phase of its long-term growth strategy.
Clear Management Europe (CME) is seeking to acquire high-quality broking businesses both in Germany and against Continental Europe that would benefit from being part of Clear's long-term growth journey. The Group's Buy and Build Strategy is typically aimed to attract like-minded, client-centric, solution-oriented and culturally aligned brokers as well as MGA's who are ready for their next phase of development.
The Clear Group has appointed Andreas Luberichs, who is based in Germany, to lead the build out of CME. Throughout his career Andreas has held senior executive roles in the insurance industry. He has worked and lived across Europe and the UK and is extremely well connected in the market.
Earlier this year Clear announced the acquisition of MBC Insurance to drive its expansion in the Republic of Ireland. Clear has also recently announced the acquisition of three MGA businesses in the UK. Development of a Continental European Proposition is a key component of the Group's growth strategy and, alongside it's UK retail (including the Brokerbility Network), Ireland and MGA businesses, creates the key pillars that the Group will invest in and develop as part of its longer-term growth strategy.
Mike Edgeley, Group CEO of the Clear Group said: “Our long-term strategy has always been focused on broadening our capability and international reach. We are delighted to announce the launch of Clear Management Europe, which brings our fantastic model in the UK and Ireland to the European market. I'm delighted that Clear has been able to attract Andreas, a well-known industry professional across Europe to lead the build out of Clear Management Europe. We are keen to speak with high quality brokers and MGA's who are excited at the prospect of working with Andreas to shape and drive a differentiated and market leading proposition in Europe that reflects the same ethos and values that have been fundamental to Clear's successful growth in the UK. This may also resonate with vendors who are considering extracting some value from their business or need help in the next phase of the development of their business.
Andreas Luberichs, CEO of Clear Management Europe said: “I'm pleased to have been appointed to lead and drive the build out of the CME proposition across Europe at this exciting time in the Group's growth journey. Clear has a proven and successful track record of helping brokers and MGA's grow while providing an enhanced offering and service for clients, who sit at the heart of our efforts. Clear also places a huge emphasis on maintaining a diverse culture where staff can develop, progress and thrive. We are well placed to support businesses where there is a strong client and employee culture. '
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For all further inquiries, please contact:
Russell O'Connor
Phone: 07760 282586
Andreas Luberichs
Andreas.Luberichs@thecleargroup.com
Phone: +49 (0) 1724077226
About the Clear Group
Established in 2001, the Clear Group is a highly respected independent chartered insurance broker and MGA in the UK and Ireland. It is a Lloyds broker and owns a number of specialist insurance broking businesses as well as brokerbility, a network for independent brokers. Clear places £500m of premium into the insurance market and the brokerbility network places a further £300m. The Group currently employs 750 people across the UK and Ireland who provide our clients access to the full spectrum of commercial broking services. Clear maintains significant client books in professional risks, property, corporate and construction alongside a number of more specialist areas. It also provides in-house services for risk management, employee benefits and private clients, as well as giving support to internal and external brokers through our in-house software technology business.