Broker Network
Hodges bullish about more of the same
Towergate chief Mark Hodges has described no news as good news as the consolidator unveiled a 5% growth in Ebitda.
Broker Network goes to Keychoice for new insurer director
Broker Network and Countrywide has appointed Dene Smith as insurer director.
Ceta adds to non-standard household panel
Ceta has appointed Prestige, Midas and Plum to its online quote-and-buy system in a move designed to strengthen its household panel with non-standard providers.
Nick Houghton appointed MD at Leeds-based Broker Network member
JM Glendinning has confirmed the appointment of Nick Houghton as managing director.
TEn makes headquarter move to boost capacity
TEn Insurance has moved headquarters from Aylesbury to Princes Risborough in a bid to boost capacity.
Towergate confirms Houghton's departure and return to broking
Towergate Insurance has confirmed the departure of Nick Houghton, former managing director of Broker Network and Countrywide, as revealed by Insurance Age on Friday.
Nick Houghton to leave Broker Network
Insurance Age understands that Nick Houghton has resigned from the role of managing director at Broker Network.
Hodges upbeat over rise in Ebitda
Towergate group CEO Mark Hodges has promised “more of the same” for the rest of 2012 as the consolidator revealed an increase in Ebitda and reduced losses.
On-going woes for Towergate’s network division
The divisional breakdown of Towergate’s half-year figures has revealed that income and earnings for its network division have fallen again.
Is the death knell tolling for networks?
With Aviva and The Broker Network parting company, have networks had their day, or is there still a future for them? Tony Cornell asks
Networks under scrutiny after major partnership breaks down
Future of networks questioned after Aviva splits from Broker Network
Towergate snaps up Dorset-based Broker Network member
Towergate Group has acquired Harry Fort Insurance Brokers.
Aviva strikes Keychoice deal
Keychoice and Aviva have agreed to extend their personal lines deal and branch into SME commercial lines together.
Insurers are becoming 'hacked off' with networks
The news that Aviva and Broker Network have ended their relationship is a sign that networks are falling out of favour with insurers, according to a network chief.
Aviva confident of retaining Broker Network business
David Skinn, head of broker performance management at Aviva, has claimed the insurer would retain its book of business from Broker Network members due to the provider’s strong relationships with brokers, despite leaving the network’s panel.
The piñata strikes back?
Roughly a year ago we conducted a network spotlight series where we interviewed the heads of all the main general insurance broking networks and each and every one predicted consolidation in the sector within a year.
Broker Network and Aviva in total split
Broker Network members are no longer able to place business with Aviva through the network following a break down in the relationship with the provider.
Bernard Mageean leaves Broker Network for Giles
Giles Insurance Group has appointed Bernard Mageean as managing director, underwriting and wholesale.
Biba 2012: FCA uncertainty could damage broking sector
Uncertainty around what the incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants from the broking industry is causing the greatest concern in the market and greater clarity must be given before damage is done.
Broker Network member fined and banned for fraud
A former Broker Network member has been banned and fined by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for committing insurance fraud.
Rural expands reach with three new deals
Rural Insurance has signed deals with Coversure and the Farmers Union of Wales (FUW), and renewed its partnership agreement with Broker Network to distribute agricultural motor, equine and farm risks until the end of December 2014.
Broker Network signs up equestrian specialist
Shearwater Insurance has become a member of Towergate-owned Broker Network.
FUW joins Broker Network
The Farmers’ Union of Wales’ insurance arm, FUW Insurance Services (“FUW”) has signed up with Broker Network.
Hastings Direct appoints insurer relations head
Hastings Direct has found a replacement for Adrian Parry as head of insurer development.