Broker Network
Market moves: MGAs making the moves
This week the recruitment space belonged to managing general agents.
Equestrian specialist Shearwater signs up to Broker Network
Shearwater Insurance has become the latest firm to sign up as member of Broker Network.
Broker Network and Countywide name five new managers in sales push
Broker Network and Countrywide have announced a sales division recruitment drive following the appointments of five new sales managers.
Broker networks: New kid on the block
As Brokerdrive arrives on the scene, the debate over the merits of the traditional network model is revisited.
My best 11 - Dave Smith, Zurich
Dave Smith, managing director of commercial broker at Zurich, picks his Best XI for a potential insurance start-up firm. Smith has relied on intermediaries and his colleague Mario Greco to lead the charge, with Wolves legend Steve Bull leading the line.
FUW signs up to Broker Network
Bosses at the Farmers Union of Wales Insurance Services have today revealed the group has signed up to become a member of Broker Network.
Parker Norfolk to double number of employees after takeover
Lloyd’s broker Miles Smith plans to double its employee numbers at newly acquired wholesale motor fleet specialist Parker Norfolk over the next 12 months.
Independent brokers urged to consider new network
The managing director of a newly launched broker network has vowed to offer independent brokers “the ultimate choice” in a bid to challenge the traditional model.
Willis secures nine new network members
Willis has today revealed that nine new members have joined the group’s two networks in alliance with local, independent UK businesses – taking membership up to 125 brokers.
Purple Partnership snaps up 60th member
The Purple Partnership has today celebrated the news that it is likely to be announcing results “ahead of expectations” by signing up its 60th member.
Westinsure pushes ‘alliance’ angle to entice brokers
Westinsure is set to rebrand under the slogan ‘Together we are stronger’ at its exhibition in January 2012, as it looks to become the market-leading broker network.
Market moves: Brokers pick up the pace
Following a quiet fortnight, major players in the broking sector have actively been recruiting this week.
Mageean vows to forge broker relationships in new role
Bernard Mageean has vowed to forge strong relationships between brokers and insurer partners after being appointed director of insurer relations at Broker Network and Countrywide.
Broker Network and Countrywide add two BDMs
Mark Wilson and Marlene Fisher bring the total number of business development managers consulting network members to 15.
Ten pulls in ten new members
Ten Insurance has today revealed that a further ten commercial brokers have signed up to the network in the past three months, bringing the total membership to 68.
Grant Ellis joins Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group
Broker Network and Countrywide Insurance Marketing chairman Grant Ellis is to join the committee of The Prince’s Trust Insurance Leadership Group.
Towergate MD claims network members will make more money with BN, than Willis
Broker Network has stepped in to offer Our Network members the opportunity to make more money, despite the Broker Direct arm agreeing a tie up with Willis earlier this week.
Broker networks: Member merits
Brokers often highlight the merits of network structures but is their enthusiasm shared by insurers? Peter Knowles reveals what underwriters really think about the membership model.
Broker focus - Biba/IIB merger: Let's get together
Following the initial flurry of excitement when Biba and the IIB announced they were in merger talks, Chinwe Akomah talks to the market about their hopes and concerns for new a single body.
Legal update - Social networking: Better connected
A landmark case in insurance fraud has established that information obtained from social networking sites can be lawfully used as evidence. Paul Hughes explains how they can be a valuable tool for insurers.
Giles rebuffs claim that growth dependent on acquisitions
Giles Insurance Brokers has stated its growth "does not depend on acquisitions" as it recorded an operating loss of £6.5m (2009: £8.4m profit) for the year ended August 2010.
Purple names Finch as non-exec chairman
The Purple Partnership has appointed Alec Finch as non-executive chairman with effect from 1 July.
MMA and Broker Network strengthen ties
Members of Broker Network can trade with commercial insurer MMA via BN’s Network Trading Room.
Post history - 10 years ago: Axa backs new internet initiative
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.