Networks
C-Suite Broker: Jelf's Phil Barton on the prospects for networks
Some industry commentators are predicting the death of the network - others see them only growing in stature. Why is opinion so divided?
Australia's Honan forms strategic partnership with Malaysia's Hayat
Melbourne-headquartered Honan Insurance Group has made an undisclosed strategic partnership with Kuala Lumpur-based broker the Hayat Group.
Career File: Body named Ten MD as Lee steps down
Ten Insurance managing director Malcolm Lee is stepping down from his post to be replaced by Alistair Body, who joined the company's board one year ago.
Compass acquires 10 members in January
Ten brokers have joined Arthur J Gallagher's UK network Compass this month, taking total gross written premium controlled by its members to £660m.
Una welcomes new member Centor
London-based Centor Insurance and Risk Management has joined Una, the organisation owned by 12 UK regional brokers.
Gauntlet Group launches network for small brokers
Leeds-based Gauntlet Group has launched a network offering smaller brokers services and market access.
Insight Australia's brokers to join Steadfast
Insight Australia Group's broker members have decided to join Steadfast's network.
Cobra UK and Ireland finalises MBO
Insurance broker Cobra UK and Ireland has finalised a management buyout, with the company to trade under its previous name, UK and Ireland Insurance Services.
Ten Insurance Services furthers staff ownership plan with shares incentive
Network Ten Insurance Services has introduced a shareholder incentive plan as a means for staff to purchase shares in the company.
Gallagher network Compass hits £645m GWP as 20 members join
Twenty brokers have joined Arthur J Gallagher's UK network Compass in the past six months taking the total gross written premium controlled by its members to £645m.
Female Millennials: How to attract young women
A recent PWC report showed female millennials had reservations about working in the insurance industry. Post investigates what the sector can do to include this group in its future workforce
Building Block to target networks for distribution in UK launch
Malta-domiciled business Building Block is to target a range of networks to distribute its products as part of a two-pronged business plan.
Willis adds three to network membership
Three new brokers have joined Willis Networks taking its total membership to 119.
Blog: Restrictive covenants or restricting growth?
The vexed topic of restrictive covenants has reared its ugly head of late, with an escalation of high profile team lifts and an increase in legal actions, as well as ‘other skulduggery' against past employees.
International network Wing names Bluefin boss Wicks as chair
Regional managing director for Bluefin’s corporate division, Martin Wicks, has been appointed chairman of international broker network Wing, following an election by the network’s board.
Broker Networks: Getting squeezed out?
Can broker networks justify their position in the supply chain? A recent survey aimed to find out how insurers and MGAs viewed them.
Gauntlet gains 14 members in Q1 2015
Gauntlet Group added 14 appointed representatives to its network in the first quarter of 2015 which has resulted in the recruitment of Haley Thomas as appointed representative manager.
Blog: Arguing the case for ARs
With the FCA turning its attention to Appointed Representatives, it looks like we can expect the spotlight to settle upon that corner of the market later this year.
Towergate troubles fail to dent insurer support for Broker Network
Previous financial instability at Towergate has not deterred Broker Network's insurer partners standing by the organisation and its CEO Andy Fairchild, despite concerns members would be tempted to defect to other networks.
Interview: Malcolm Lee and James Sharp: Ten glorious years for Ten
Celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary, Malcolm Lee and James Sharp explain how Ten has become successful, how they have avoided being bought and what the next 10 years will bring for the network.
Clark Thomson buys Willis’ Scottish commercial business and joins WCN
Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers has agreed a deal to acquire Willis’ commercial business in Scotland, while also joining the Willis Commercial Network.
Blog: State of the Broking Nation Findings, Week 3
LV's Mike Crane looks at the issues raised by this week's State of the Broking Nation research, which canvassed broker opinion on networks and consolidation
Research: State of the Broking Nation Part 3: Networks and Consolidation
The value and the role of networks and the question of who benefits most from their involvement in the distribution chain are among the themes discussed this week in the third instalment of the State of The Broking Nation. But to begin with, as the…
Compass hires Bennett for sales role
Compass Broker Services has appointed Scott Bennett as UK sales director.