Broker Network
Towergate's Hodges "not against" buying rival network in 2013
Towergate’s CEO Mark Hodges has reiterated the consolidator’s stance on potentially acquiring a rival network in 2013.
Bluefin renames its broker network
Bluefin Insurance Group’s broker network has been renamed Bluefin Network, with immediate effect.
No need to restructure Towergate network division, says Hodges
Towergate has posted a “strong set of results in the round” according to group CEO Mark Hodges.
Broker Network and Countrywide unveil double senior moves
Broker Network and Countrywide have unveiled a double senior appointment with the arrival of former Axa man Dave Wilkins and the promotion of Emma Parr.
Lorega extends Towergate networks relationship
Broker Network and Countrywide has extended its relationship with Lorega to include the launch of Household Network Assist.
Ex-Towergate regional MD joins Glendinning
Neil Forrest, formerly regional managing director for the North at Towergate, is to join JM Glendinning on 23 April.
Networks issue rallying cry despite Aviva and Willis split
Broker networks have insisted they still have a crucial role in the market place despite Aviva's decision to withdraw from the Willis Network.
Willis Network bullish despite Aviva withdrawal
Willis Network has shrugged off its split with Aviva, insisting that it chose not to strike a deal with Aviva to extend its relationship beyond December 2013.
Aviva splits with Willis Networks
Aviva will not be renewing its participation as an insurer panel member for Willis Networks as of 31 December 2013.
Towergate names former Barclays boss Duggan as network CEO
Towergate Insurance has unveiled former Barclays boss Gary Duggan as CEO network division, encompassing Broker Network and Countrywide.
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.