Networks
Opinion: James Sharp on the future of networks
Networks or not-works? The UK could take a lead from Australia when it comes to developing networks, writes James Sharp
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.
Ethos Broking announces senior promotions
Vincent Gardner, Alan Sumner, and Peter Foster will also join Ethos Broking’s executive team.
Brokerbility has 12 new members in the pipeline
Executive chairman Ashwin Mistry says firm's income and GWP have been impacted by broker members selling up.
Movo Insurance set to pass 30 members
Exclusive: The business transformed from a broker to a network and franchise model last year.
Marsh's network merger will give brokers more options, claims network boss
David Hopwood promises the business "won't ignore" members' reasons for joining a particular network.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 31 January 2020
Laurence Eastham and Ida Axling discuss the most popular news stories this week, including changes at Marsh Commercial and Hiscox moving 300 staff out of London.
The Blog Spot: To merge or not to merge?
Ida Axling predicts further changes on the networks scene after Marsh Commercial combines its three propositions.
Three become one as Marsh Commercial restructures networks business
Marsh ProBroker, Bluefin Network and Purple Partnership to become single networks proposition led by David Hopwood as Marsh Commercial seeks to align more closely with Marsh.
Compass CEO John Lincoln to retire as Bravo restructures leadership team
Lincoln will move into an advisory role for Compass-owner Bravo Group from 1 January 2020 as Scott Bennett takes on role overlooking both Compass and Broker Network.
Jaime Swindle exits NIG for Bravo Group
The former director of broker e-trade has joined the parent company of Broker Network, Compass and Ethos Broking.
Brokerbility adds J Bennett & Son as network member
Buckinghamshire-based broker will join at the beginning of November.
Ten boss James Sharp to retire
Sharp, the last of the AR network's founders remaining in an executive position, will be succeeded by Dawn Derbyshire.
Quizzical questions: 30 August 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Gauntlet eyes ambitious growth for AR network
Managing director Roger Gaunt expects the business to double within two years.
Gauntlet expands into Wales with two new ARs
Move follows the launch of Gauntlet Enterprise's southern hub last year.
Compass welcomes former Aviva regional trading head, David Wolfe, to team
The newly-appointed consultant was at Aviva for 40 years and held various roles including head of trading for London and the South East while he was at the firm.
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.
Revealed: UK Broker Awards shortlist
Find out who is in the running to win a trophy at The Brewery on 13 September.
Momentum Broker Solutions unveils 2018 results
Network saw operating profit rise by 71%.
Broker Network owner set to make more deals with fresh funding
Bravo Group to agree loan worth £80m earmarked for acquisitions from major bank, as the business reports growing revenues for 2018.
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.
The Blog Spot: Cobra - how the once Towergate target ended up at PIB
Once upon a time you could not keep Cobra out of the news. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on how the business regrouped almost by stealth to become the latest important part of the PIB growth story.
Broker Network and Compass-owner launches Ethos with £300m GWP target
Broker Network Partners rebrands as Ethos to separate deals from its networks as CEO Des O’Connor reiterates that the networks will remain apart.