Networks
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.
One Answer Network hands MD role to Erwin as Muir becomes chairman
Former Westinsure Broker Network managing director Norrie Erwin has taken over the reins at rival operation One Answer Network.
Compass adds £20m in GWP with four recruits
Gallagher-owned network Compass Broker Services has added four new members to its ranks, boosting total gross written premium to more than £550m.
Career development: Chaucer retains graduate employer gong
For the second year in succession, specialist Lloyd’s insurer Chaucer has been named the top company for graduates to work for in accountancy and insurance by UK graduate job review site The Job Crowd.
Ten moves to employee ownership model
Ten Insurance has converted to employee ownership safeguarding it against a buy-out from another network.
Bluefin partners with Prism for disaster recovery services
Bluefin Network has partnered with Prism Network to give its broker members access to the disaster recovery business' services.
Membership satisfaction highest since 2007, claims Broker Network
Broker Network has claimed satisfaction among members is at its highest level in seven years and that contentment among staff is also on the rise.
Rivals set to swoop for Broker Network members as hunt for new CEO begins
Network-jumping between rivals tipped to increase as competition hots up
Ten sees 20% GWP increase for Q1
Ten Insurance has reported Q1 gross written premiums of £6.4m - a 20% increase on the same period last year.
Ten Insurance boosts Scottish membership with Insure Scotland
Former Giles Glasgow head office branch manager Murray MacAra's new commercial broker venture, Insure Scotland, has joined the Ten Insurance network.
Broker networks: better together?
With major firms such as Aviva among those to sever their network ties, how can broker networks remain attractive to potential members?
Axa inks three year Una deal
Axa has joined the strategic insurer panel of independent broker alliance Una in a new three year rolling deal.
Compass notches £500m GWP milestone
Arthur J Gallagher-owned network division Compass Broker Services now controls £505m in gross written premiums just over a year after its launch.
Cobra Network snaps up three new members
Cobra Network has made a positive start to 2014 after signing up three new members.
Compass targeting South East growth following Joy hire
Arthur J Gallagher is targeting regional network growth following the appointment of former MMA network and partnership manager Steve Joy to the role of business development manager for Compass Broker Services in the South East.
Jelf CEO not averse to more M&A activity despite organic investment
Jelf Group chief executive Alex Alway has vowed to continue to invest in organic growth within the insurance broking division, despite the successful integration of The Insurance Partnership contributing to an uptick in 2013 revenues.
Jelf insurance revenues up £2.2m in 2013 amid strong Purple Partnership performance
Jelf increased its EBITAE margin from 12.8% to 14% year on year within its insurance broking business in 2013, where revenues were also ahead of 2012 (£46.1m) at £48.3m for the full year ended 30 September.