Momentum
Momentum AR Malago buys fellow firm Mulberry
Bristol-based Malago Insurance brokers has bought Mulberry Insurance Brokers, following the retirement of its principal Keith Johnson.
Momentum MD Pepper expects to reach £100m GWP by 2025
Momentum Broker Solutions is on track to reach the £100m gross written premiums milestone by the end of 2024, which is a year ahead of target, according to Howard Pepper, its founder and managing director.
Passing the £1,000,000 milestone
It is a cliché, but there is a saying that the first million is the hardest. With this in mind, Jonathan Swift canvassed opinions from broker founders to find out their experiences of passing this number in gross written premium or – in some cases –…
My Insurance Downtime: Momentum Broker Solutions operations director Hazel Westwood
Momentum Broker Solutions operations director Hazel Westwood gives a glimpse into her life outside insurance.
People Moves: 19 – 23 June 2023
Keep up to date with the latest insurance personnel moves.
In Depth: Building a USP to make a broker network stand out
Networks are playing an increasingly important role in helping build and grow the independent broking successes of the future. With so much competition to choose from though, how are these businesses looking to differentiate themselves? Martin Friel…
People Moves: 2 – 5 May 2023
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Momentum delivers double-digit profit and revenue growth in 2022
Appointed representatives network Momentum Broker Solutions grew revenue by 17% in 2022 to £11.69m, as profit before tax leapt 43% to £1.11m.
Is it a golden age for broker start-ups, despite rising costs?
The CEO of Brokerring, Stuart Randall, recently told delegates at Broker Expo 2022 it can cost £250,000 to start-up a brokerage. Sophie Locke-Cooper explores why it is now so expensive - and whether it is proving detrimental to those seeking to go alone.
People Moves: 17-21 October 2022
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Insurers and brokers detail employee help amid cost-of-living crisis
Numerous insurers and brokers have revealed one-off payments and wage increases for staff as the cost of living crisis hits worker's pockets. Insurance Age details some of the financial and other help being provided below.
Momentum reveals £100m GWP goal
Appointed representative network Momentum is targeting £100m in GWP in the next three to five years, according to managing director Howard Pepper.
Momentum grows turnover and profit as it tops £50m GWP
Appointed representatives network Momentum has reported turnover of £9.9m for 2021, up from £7.8m in 2020.
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
Blog: New AR rules should be business as usual
Momentum's Howard Pepper discusses what the FCA's AR consultation means for the broking sector.
People moves: 18-22 October 2021
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People Moves: 11-15 October 2021
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Momentum turnover rises to £7.8m in 2020
MD Howard Pepper says that several factors enabled the company to achieve growth despite the challenges presented by the pandemic.
Analysis: The future of the networks model
Following on from GRP's surprise purchase of Marsh Networks, Martin Friel investigates how consolidation is changing the networks landscape.
People Moves: 30 November - 4 December 2020
Stay up-to-date with the latest role changes and management moves.
Momentum: AR model thriving during Covid-19 pandemic
Brokers are increasingly looking at striking out on their own despite the coronavirus outbreak.
News analysis: Networks come under pressure
With Marsh merging its three networks under one banner and consolidation continuing to reduce the pool of potential broker members, Martin Friel investigates what the future holds for networks.
People Moves Round-up: 27-31 January 2020
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