Networks
Network Spotlight day six: Confidence is growing, says Muir at 1 Answer Networks
In his Network Spotlight interview Paul Muir, managing director of 1 Answer Network, says that he sees an increase in the confidence of the personal lines network’s members.
Bluefin network members are vehemently independent, says Hopwood
David Hopwood points to member acquisition funding at Bluefin in day five of Network Spotlight.
Purple’s Brewin sets 80 member target in Network Spotlight
Les Brewin, managing director of Purple Partnership, confirms that he expects to grow the current 55 member level to 80 over the next 18 months in day four of Network Spotlight.
Denney unveils Marsh Probroker’s membership numbers, in Network Spotlight day three
Martyn Denney, head of networks at Marsh Probroker, has revealed that it has a current membership of 12 with four more signed up ready to go live in his interview for Network Spotlight.
Broker Network circles Our Network members following Willis deal
Broker Network has opened itself up to membership enquiries from Our Network members following the news that the Broker Direct-owned network had struck a deal with Willis Networks to transfer membership.
Davey on insurer relationships in day two of Network Spotlight
In the second instalment of the 12 day Network Spotlight series, Jonathan Davey, managing director of Keychoice Distribution questions whether more brokers are outside networks than in.
Network spotlight series
Insurance Age has interviewed the leaders of the networks to ask them why there are more brokers outside networks than in and what steps they have taken to help members in the past year.
Houghton predicts reduction in networks, as Network Spotlight kicks off
Nick Houghton, managing director of Broker Network, faces the camera for Network Spotlight, and predicts 70 new members in 2011.
Willis Networks in member deal with Our Network
Willis Networks and the Broker Direct-owned Our Network have announced a partnership that will give Our Network members access to products and services of Willis’ N² proposition.
MCE Enterprise unveils managing director
MCE Enterprise, a subsidiary of motorcycle broker MCE, has appointed Nick Elliman as managing director.
1 Answer to expand into new premises
1 Answer Insurance has purchased new purpose-built premises within excess of 2,500 square foot which it will share with 1 Answer Network.
SSP launches Keychoice Distribution
Technology provider SSP has restructured with Keychoice Distribution unveiled as a single point of access to all the group’s products and services for its 1,000 independent brokers.
Brokerbility's two new members raise GWP to over £450m
Brokerbility has added two new members in the form of Saffron Insurance and Morrison Insurance Solutions.
Muir buys out key shareholder of 1 Answer Network
1 Answer Network managing director Paul Muir has increased his stake in the company with a buy out of the 38.57% holding of Optimas Insurance Group, an investor in the network since launch in 2006.
Profile: Like father, like son
The family team in charge at MCE are channeling their boundless energy into a new network, writes Liz McMahon.
Westinsure hires regional heads to increase membership buy-in
Westinsure has created six regional centres in a bid to maximise member use of the insurer deals it has negotiated.
Get involved with Insurance Age’s Network Spotlight
Insurance Age has secured video interviews with 11 of the leading broker networks in the insurance market and during July the senior leaders will be put under the spotlight to answer your questions.
Ten for TEn as network adds new members
TEn Insurance has signed up 10 new members to its broker network since the start of 2011.
European network targeting independent UK brokers
Trust Risk Control, a European network of independent insurance brokers, has signed an agreement with Asferica Consulting to provide a presence in the United Kingdom for brokers looking to compete for international business.
Westinsure eyes SME market
Westinsure is set to launch a range of products to tackle the SME market.
Purple appoints Alec Finch as non-executive chairman
Purple Partnership has appointed Alec Finch as non-executive chairman effective from 1 July 2011.
Editor’s letter – April 2011
As you can see, there’s a big focus on networks this month. Once seen as an anomaly, they are now a firmly established aspect of the market. And one way they have often sold themselves is that they are a security blanket. The claim is that they can…
Is 2011 set to be the year of the start-up or the consolidator?
The news that Towergate had lost a pre-action disclosure application in the High Court and been ordered to pay £17,000 in costs to Lorica Insurance Brokers came shortly after the announcement that the consolidator’s deal with Advent had created a £90m…
Reportage: Facing up to networks
With networks increasing in popularity, Emmanuel Kenning recounts their development and looks to the future of this crucial market sector.