Networks
Movo signs agency deal with CNA
Broker network Movo Partnership has added CNA to its panel of capacity providers.
Acrisure plants flag in UK with Russell Scanlan buy
US-based Acrisure has moved further into the UK market and bought Nottinghamshire-based Russell Scanlan for an undisclosed sum.
ProAktive buy part of national expansion, says Clear boss Lickens
Buying ProAktive is Clear Group’s gateway to the North and part of the plan to expand across the country, executive chairman Howard Lickens has confirmed.
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.
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.
Acrisure lifts the lid on network rollout and broker buying plans
Acrisure is forming a network and its application to the Financial Conduct Authority is “going in now”, president of UK retail Mark McIlquham, has revealed.
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
New Stubben Edge network appoints first AR
Stubben Edge has signed up The Verity Centre as its first appointed representative partner.
Movo adds seven ARs
Movo has added seven appointed representatives bringing the number of AR members to 55 and gross written premium to £50m.
Q&A: Julie Rayson-Flynn – Brokerbility director
The Brokerbility leader shares her hopes and plans for the next 12 months as she tackles the challenges and opportunities for networks and federations in 2022.
Stubben Edge launches AR network with target of up to 30 in first year
The business has calculated that 75% of ARs cease trading in the first four years as it stated more could be done to support growth and success.
Aviva partners with Broker Network after a decade apart
The provider also works with Bravo Networks' other proposition, Compass.
Clear targets £300m GWP by end of 2022
Mike Edgeley, Clear Group CEO, revealed the broker's growth ambitions after snapping up Kent Insurance Brokers, its plans for Brokerbility after Ashwin Mistry stepped down, and reflected on the state of the market.
Profile: Phil Bayles' liberation - from Aviva to Ardonagh
Ardonagh Advisory's chief commercial officer reflects on 18 years at Aviva, finding freedom at the "dynamic" Ardonagh, and outlines his plans for the future.
Acrisure highlights £1bn GWP aim as it moves to "disrupt" UK broking
President of UK Retail, Mark McIlquham, tells Insurance Age about the US-headquartered broker's UK expansion plans and reveals it is targeting £1bn in GWP within five years.
Movo Partnership in talks to make six more deals
MD Lea Cheesbrough tells Insurance Age about the network's recent hat-trick of broker buys and discusses its growth plans as it targets £65m in GWP and 75 broker members.
Movo Partnership completes three deals
Chiltern Insurance Group, FLS General and Kidd Insurance have joined the group and network, bringing an additional nine staff and £4.7m gross written premium into Movo.
Movo develops broker 'locum' service for members
Locums can be booked for up to two weeks to allow smaller business owners to take a break.
The accidental insurance broker – Brokerbility boss Ashwin Mistry
Profile: How Ashwin Mistry took a wrong turn and ended up in insurance. Interview by Siân Barton
Interview: Sara Fardon – Willis Towers Watson Networks
After taking home this year’s Achievement Award at Broker Expo 2021, Sara Fardon, managing director Willis Networks, talks to Insurance Age about her career in insurance and the value of broker networks.
Capacity and insurer relationships key priorities for broker space
Acrisure carried out a review of the broking sector, highlighting firms’ top priorities, challenges, and M&A appetite.
Movo exits GRP’s Hedron network
MD Lea Cheesbrough said the franchise, which also has its own network, wanted to focus on independence.
Daulby Read adds agricultural specialist
The move takes the Bravo Networks broker's GWP up to £7m.
Brokerslink adds claims dispute advisory service to network
The company has partnered with Fenchurch Law to support its global broker network with claims and coverage disputes.