Networks
Broker Network goes to Keychoice for new insurer director
Broker Network and Countrywide has appointed Dene Smith as insurer director.
Purple partners with LV
Purple Partnership has teamed-up with insurer LV as a new commercial key partner for the network.
Bluefin "took some medicine" to aid broker partner division
Bluefin Insurance Group "took some medication" in 2011 and has seen its broker partner division emerge stronger this year.
Video: What The Papers Say latest edition
In the September edition of What The Papers Say, David Worsfold joins reporter Caitlin Morrison to discuss the implications for brokers of the proposed takeover of Groupama in the UK by Ageas.
Willis welcomes 12 new network recruits
Willis has confirmed that 12 new members have joined its networks taking its tally for the year to 22.
Nick Houghton appointed MD at Leeds-based Broker Network member
JM Glendinning has confirmed the appointment of Nick Houghton as managing director.
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.
Third departure from Cobra Network as Heap bows out
Cobra Network has confirmed the departure of Ray Heap, previously strategic account manager.
Competitors claim 'spooked' Cobra Network members looking for new home
Recent departures from Cobra Network are giving competitors a chance to pick up more business, senior market figures have said.
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
Aviva quashes Willis Networks split speculation
Aviva and Willis Networks have both rubbished rumours that the two companies are to end their relationship.
1 Answer steps closer to 100 members target
1 Answer Network has increased its membership to 83 brokers.
TEn hams it up
TEn Insurance has launched a new exclusive scheme for The Radio Society of Great Britain through network member South West Broking.
The piñata strikes back?
Roughly a year ago we conducted a network spotlight series where we interviewed the heads of all the main general insurance broking networks and each and every one predicted consolidation in the sector within a year.
New network to launch in July
Specialist personal injury law firm New Law has confirmed that NL24, a new network for brokers, will be launched operationally in mid-July.
Broker Network and Aviva in total split
Broker Network members are no longer able to place business with Aviva through the network following a break down in the relationship with the provider.
Former Bluefin and Davis directors set up new brokerage
Former Davis Group CEO, Leigh Smart, has established a new brokerage based in Newmarket and London.
New network system to "revolutionise" SME trading
The managing director of 1 Answer Network has claimed a new system that has been implemented will revolutionise the way SME business is traded.
Deadline for Cobra bids extended
The deadline for potential bidders for the Cobra Group has been extended until the end of May.
Tug of war over Cobra fuels speculation
Cobra Holdings’ sale could create lucrative opportunities for rival networks
Towergate posts loss of £75.5m for 2011
Towergate has reported a £75.5m loss before tax for 2011, compared to a loss of £14.2m in 2010.