The chairman and chief executive of Omega Insurance Holdings are both buying shares in the Bermuda-based insurance underwriter with chairman John Coldman investing nearly £1m.
Richard Pexton became chief executive of Omega in March this year. He was previously boss of Heritage Underwriting Agency. Pexton's appointment came after Coldman became chairman following his appointment to the Omega board at a special general meeting called by Invesco.
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Coldman bought 1.125m shares at 88p a share. He did not own any shares before this.
Pexton bought 225,000 shares at 88p a share - a total investment of £198,000. That takes his stake to 232,997 shares.
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Omega Insurance Holdings (OIH) Director name: Mr Richard A PextonAmount purchased: 225,000 @ 88.00p Value: £198,000
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Environ Group (Investments) (EVN) Director name: Mr Steven Robert HancockAmount purchased: 5,000,000 @ 0.40p Value: £20,000
Environ Group (Investments) (EVN) Director name: Mr Mark SimsAmount purchased: 5,000,000 @ 0.40p Value: £20,000
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