Networks
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.
Power Place enhances team with two appointments
E-commerce platform Power Place had made two new business development appointments.
Gallagher's UK network Compass signs up a dozen members
Arthur J Gallagher's UK networks division Compass Broker Services has unveiled 12 new members controlling a total gross written premium of £24m.
Keychoice and Brilliant Law launch product to help brokers
Keychoice has partnered with Brilliant Law to launch a fixed price legal services package for its members.
Expertise in Action: Supporting profitable growth for brokers
The trading landscape for brokers continues to be one marked by tough competition and tight margins.
Broker Network CEO confident restructure will kick-start profitability
Broker Network chief executive Gary Duggan has vowed not to take insurer support for granted while predicting future financial success in the wake of the decision to restructure the 600-strong membership network.
Link celebrates one year anniversary
Link, the LGBT Insurance Network, has celebrated the one year anniversary of its steering committee with an event hosted by Catlin.
Ten reiterates 'not for sale' stance ahead of launching share ownership scheme
Independent commercial broking network Ten Insurance has joined the Employee Ownership Association as a first step towards launching a share ownership scheme for its staff and members.
Bluefin Network poaches pair of former Westinsure members
Bluefin Network has signed up two former Westinsure members from opposite ends of the country.