A leap of faith

A recent survey revealed a resurgence in interest among brokers in networks, despite the rise and demise of many prior to 14 January. Now that brokers are operating in a regulated environment, Marcus Alcock asks whether their renewed interest signifies the coming of age for networks

Despite the criticism that many networks have received in the past couple of years and the fact that so many brokers have resolutely refused to sign up to the concept so far, they could be making a comeback. Of those brokers surveyed in the Mazars Insurance Broker Survey of 2005, more than one-third (36%) said they were considering joining a network or alliance, compared with 27% in 2004, marking a resurgence of interest.

According to John Dawson, head of insurance services at Misys Insurance

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