Brightside loses Co-op contract
Miles Smith has picked up the commercial vehicle business.
Brightside has lost its contract with Co-op Insurance to Miles Smith.
A spokesperson at Co-op Insurance said: "Following the end of our contract with Brightside, we took the decision to move our van, taxi and minibus insurance introductions to Miles Smith.
"This brings all our business insurance introductions to one broker."
Relationship
Russell Bence, MD volume lines for Brightside Group, commented: "Our relationship with the Co-op came to an end on 4 July, after we were notified their decision
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