Networks
Shortlist announced for UK Broker Awards 2010
Insurance Age is delighted to announce the shortlist for the UK Broker Awards 2010. The event, which is in its 17th year, will take place at The Brewery, Chiswell Street in London on 10 September and will be hosted by comedian Alun Cochrane.
FSA fines broker network director for PPI failings
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined the director of a network for failing to properly supervise appointed representatives (AR) working on behalf of the firm.
Brokers Link appoints CEO
International broker network Brokers Link has announced the appointment of Leonard Battifarano as its chief executive officer with effect from 1 July.
Brokers Link grows membership
Global insurance broker network Brokers Link has added six new international specialised service providers to its membership.
Deadline approaches for entries to the 2010 UK Broker Awards
There are less than two weeks remaining to get your entries in for the 2010 UK Broker Awards, the only industry awards dedicated to the broking community
Calling all UK brokers
There are only two weeks left to get your entries in for the 2010 UK Broker Awards, the only industry awards dedicated to the broking community.
Reportage - market share: Survival tactics
The birth of the direct line in 1985 left many predicting the death of the personal lines broker - but 25 years is a long time and, in true entrepreneurial spirit, brokers have defied the sceptics by adapting to survive. The struggle has produced many…
Insurance Age interview: An even keel
For Phil Scarrett, managing the network operation at Willis is all about striking a balance between the need for growth and maintaining the community spirit. He tells Martin Friel how he keeps everyone happy.
BIBA 2010: Lexicon exec hails insurance broker resilience
The insurance broking sector has performed at a “remarkable” level in the midst of economic turmoil by tackling cost bases to protect profit margins, a market analyst told panel members at a fringe event at the British Insurance Brokers' Association …
1 Answer Network expands CDL licensing deal
1 Answer Network has entered into a long term contract with software specialist Cheshire Data Systems (CDL).
Home and Legacy joins with Westinsure
Home and Legacy has agreed a deal with Westinsure Group to provide additional mid and high net worth (HNW) expertise to its network of independent insurance brokers across the UK.
Purple adds member
Birmingham-based broker Jobson James, which specialises in corporate insurance and financial services, has become Purple’s 40th member.
TEn Insurance Services boosts board
TEn Insurance Services, the network for start-up commercial brokers, has announced that John Rusby has joined its board of directors.
Regional review: Scotland
George Stubbs, MD, George Stubbs Insurance.
Broker Network refutes AR poaching campaign allegations
Broker Network has denied that it has launched an aggressive marketing campaign specifically targeting members of fellow network TEn in a bid to boost users of its revamped start-up proposition.
New additions take Willis networks' membership past the 100 mark
Willis Networks has signed six new members bringing the networks' combined membership to 106 firms
1 Answer Network releases online mid-HNW offering
1 Answer Network has launched a new RSA-backed online product aimed at the ‘mid high-net-worth’ sector.
Home and Legacy chooses Keychoice
Home & Legacy has become the latest insurance provider to join the household panel of Keychoice Network.
Marsh ProBroker 'ticks all boxes' for Nsure
Worthing-based Nsure has become one of the first companies to join the Marsh network, ProBroker, a year after it was launched
Oval appointed to global broker network
Oval Insurance Broking has been appointed as a member of the Wells Fargo Global Broker Network.
1 Answer Network and Avantia join forces
1 Answer Network has collaborated with specialist household provider Avantia to offer members access to homeprotect
Startups: Plotting the first move
There are many reasons for brokers to start their own businesses, from wanting to escape the confines of a consolidator, suffering redundancy or having the vision to create smart, independent new firms who provide superb service for their clients, writes…
Interview: The Personal Touch - Paul Muir, managing director, 1 Answer Network
Having founded his own successful brokerage, Paul Muir talks from experience when he advocates the benefits of brokers belonging to his personal lines network. Louise Meeson meets the 1 Answer managing director
Ceta achieves 60% increase in new business
Ceta Insurance is planning to take on 20 new customer service and administration staff after new business grew by 60% last year