Cobra Insurance Brokers
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.
Minimum GWP commitments divides broker opinion as MGA makes request
Aqueous Underwriting is asking brokers for a new minimum commitment in premium, promising top quality service in return.
News analysis: RSA's big challenge - turning around broker service
RSA is investing in its broker service as it aims to reverse years of decline. Having published its strategic roadmap for 2025, Saxon East discovers that although there is plenty of goodwill, it faces a battle to convince brokers it can achieve its goals
PIB revamps top team with Amwins and Aon hires
PIB Group has promoted Ryan Brown to deputy CEO, appointed Onno Janssen as CEO for Europe, and recruited Matthew Crane as CEO for underwriting with Bernard Mageean retiring among a string of executive management changes, Insurance Age can reveal.
Aviva halfway to regional underwriter recruitment target
Aviva has added a net 20 new underwriters to its underwriting team in the regions, chief distribution officer Gareth Hemming told Insurance Age.
Analysis: Network knowledge is key to opening the door to new start-ups
The network sector is in upbeat mood confident of growing with existing and new members as well as being keen to help new start-ups come into the insurance market, the leaders tell Emmanuel Kenning
PIB-owned Cobra "on track" to reach 2021 growth target
Following Les Brewin’s comeback into the industry, Insurance Age looks into what his ambitions are for Cobra, how the network has been "reinvented" since being taken over by PIB, and what CEO Andy Tedstone has in mind for the company's future.
Network veteran, Les Brewin, joins Cobra
Purple-founder Brewin has been lured out of retirement to join the PIB-owned network.
People Moves: Round-up 3 - 7 August 2020
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
PIB spent £75.6m on deals in 2019
CFO Ryan Brown says the consolidator has a "very healthy pipeline" of future acquisitions, as PIB's GWP hits £986m.
PIB culls top brands in its commercial specialty businesses
Move sees brokers including Cooke & Mason, DE Ford, Franklands, Lorica, Wilby and Cobra Insurance Brokers unite under the PIB Insurance Brokers brand.
Eight Cobra-joiners since February
CEO Andy Tedstone shares how the network is changing under his leadership.
Cobra Group delivers stable revenue
The organisation reported a loss in the year due to costs relating to the PIB deal but all other metrics showed growth.
Sign up to Insurance Day of Giving on 7 November and be among 50 other firms
Insurance Cares: You can still sign up to get involved in the day which comes as regulatory approval is sought for the first new Alzheimer’s Disease treatment in 15 years.
Thirty plus firms confirmed for the Insurance Day of Giving
Insurance Cares: Insurance United Against Dementia hopes the event on 7 November will raise more than last year’s total of £70,000.
PIB sets sights on long term investment deal
The recently re-financed business is aiming to find a longer-term backer in 2021.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 26 July 2019
The Insurance Age editorial team dig into this week's top stories.
Cobra Network seeks to double in size by 2021
The network boss Andy Tedstone reveals his plans for the newly-acquired business which he insisted will retain independence from PIB.
CEO for Cobra Network revealed
Former boss Steve Burrows is set to remain as a consultant for the firm which recently became part of PIB.
PIB to keep the Cobra brand
PIB CEO Brendan McManus unveils his plans for Cobra, while Cobra boss Steve Burrows discusses the sale process, competition and feedback from network members.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
The Insurance Age team examine the most read stories for the week commencing 3 June 2019.