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2008 shaping up to be a good year...
01 Aug 2008
According to Ian Braham, head of Lombard Marine Finance, 2008 is shaping up to be a good year for business. 'There has been some rationalisation of the marine finance market recently, with some banks either withdrawing from the sector or reducing their activities but at Lombard, we continue to invest in the business and turnover year to date is up 38% on the same period in 2007.
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'Small craft sector also developing...'
01 Aug 2008
James Roberts, head of Navigators & General, says the company has also noticed the tougher market conditions, but there are still growth opportunities in the insurance sector and demand for new quotes.
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Considering an exit?
01 Aug 2008
Oyster Marine and Musto, both privately owned businesses, have been sold to private equity groups in the last 12months.The marine sector is however characterised by the large number of smaller owner managed businesses, which are often not big enough to attract private equity buyers. So what are the common options for exit?
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'First half yearly results have been extremely positive...'
01 Aug 2008
Few would disagree that matters of a financial nature seem to have dominated press and media headlines recently. Market conditions are changing and it’s clearly a tough environment for businesses of all kinds.
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Haven Knox-Johnston offers unique marine insurance
01 Aug 2008
Haven Knox-Johnston has been specialising in the insurance of marine trade clients for the past 15 years.
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Lock up your diesel and stern drives
01 Aug 2008
Despite the up beat attitudes the marine industry is adopting, it is inevitable that the increase in fuel prices, euro exchange rates and poor weather is going to affect the industry in different ways.
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Insurance and Finance Advertorial
01 Aug 2008
The latest news, views, products and services from Bishop Skinner, Lombard Marine Finance, Navigators & General, Prism Corporate Broking, Barclays Marine Finance, Haven Knox-Johnston and Towergate Mardon. Click here to go to the feature folder...
Bishop Skinner Marine – protecting against the insurance gap
01 Aug 2008
Most people will recognise the Bishop Skinner name in association with yacht insurance. But what most don’t know is that we also have a unique position in insuring marine based businesses as well.
