Analysis: Network knowledge is key to opening the door to new start-ups
The network sector is in upbeat mood confident of growing with existing and new members as well as being keen to help new start-ups come into the insurance market, the leaders tell Emmanuel Kenning
Networks have offered independent brokers essential support during the storms of the pandemic, hard market and increased regulatory scrutiny, according to experts with their services delivering growth for members and insurers alike.
According to Lynn Norledge, head of sales, WTW Networks: “A lot of brokers have looked to networks in the hard market as a safe harbour.”
She noted seeing brokers “who have never been interested in networks before suddenly finding things there that are of value to
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