In Depth: How broker networks are embracing data and new technology

There have been a glut of recent data and technology solutions launched into the network space. Martin Friel explores how important these developments are when it comes to attracting new members.

Every network worth its salt has spent the past few months building and boasting about its digital capabilities.

A raft of networks, including the likes of Bravo, Brokerbility and Cobra, have announced the arrival of a suite of digital tools that promise to enhance members’ ability to trade, improve their insight into risk and better match those risks to the right insurer.

This falls in line with tech developments in the wider market, but does this dash for digital herald a complete overhaul