Broker Network
Broker Network buys Saffron Insurance
The organisation said the East Anglian broker is its “fourth regional powerhouse”.
Former Broker Network CEO Gary Duggan to lead Saga retail broker
Duggan, who joined Saga in September last year, has taken on the role of CEO for Saga Services.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Another acquisition and an FCA consultation were high on the most read list along with GRP’s results, Bluefin’s fine and a new MGA in Birmingham.
Broker Network buys Thompson & Richardson
Deal builds on its strategy to create regional powerhouses.
Profile: On the acquisition trail
With consolidation firmly on the agenda in the broking sector, Ida Axling talks to seven experts in the industry on the opportunities and perils
Broker Expo Leeds: Highlights
Catch up with all the news from Broker Expo Leeds.
UK Broker Awards 2017: The winners
Square Mile Broking was crowned Broker of the Year as Coversure’s Mark Coverdale was awarded the Achievement in Broking trophy.
Broking Break - Your Top 5
Insurance complaints, Ogden and acquisitions all hit the headlines and made up your top five stories this week.
Finch Group buys Miller & Co Insurance Brokers
It is the fifth deal for Finch Group since becoming a Broker Network partner in 2016.
Regional review: Romford
Specialist market: The Romford area is home to many specialist brokers and traditional local players, but is its proximity to London a help or a hindrance?
Meet the Leeds Expo panellists: Tony O’Gara
Towergate’s regional MD talks about the broking landscape in the "biggest financial centre outside of London".
Meet the Expo Leeds Panellists: Richard Pitt
The chief network officer at Broker Network shares his thoughts on local insurers ahead of the live debate.
Broker Network posts rise in revenue after "extraordinary year"
CEO Andy Fairchild outlines the network’s strategy and talks about acquisition plans and the growth of independent brokers.
Insurance Cares: Where can insurance brokers help vulnerable customers?
Broker Network’s Richard Pitt explains five key ways brokers can look after their clients.
News analysis: Towergate investors to create insurance giant
Market reacts to HPS and MDP plans to amalgamate their UK insurance investments – including Towergate, Autonet, Chase Templeton, Direct Group and Price Forbes – into one group
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Takeovers have once again come to the fore in this week’s news with two stories in the top five.
Broker Network-backed Finch Group buys Taylor Beaumont
The Broker Network regional partner bought the Southampton-based business for an undisclosed sum.
Broker Network buys Boyd Insurance
The network plans to take Boyd’s GWP from £12m to £20m in three years and called the broker a regional powerhouse.
Finch Group buys County Insurance Services
The deal with the Dorset broker is Finch’s second acquisition of 2017.
Finch Group buys Citymain Insurance Services
It is the first acquisition for the Broker Network member.
Networks are needed to fight off consolidation, say brokers
The right network "is part of a small broker's armoury".
Networks necessary for broker growth
Study reveals many smaller UK brokers deem networks essential for coping with regulation.
Brokers urged to make changes to grow
It is absolutely key to understand your numbers, to understand where every pound and premium is placed to ensure growth.
Broker Network to grow further through acquisitions
Broker Network is set on building a "regional broking powerhouse".