Networks
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.
Qlaims targets further growth after expansion into personal lines
Newly appointed CEO, Liz Latter, tells Insurance Age about the company's new personal lines offering and how MGAs and brokers can work together to support customers.
DCJ Insurance acquires Real Insurance
It is the broker's second deal since it was bought by GRP in 2018.
Hedron adds Zurich to panel
The move follows Markel joining the panel of the Global Risk Partners network last month.
Brokerbility adds Castlemead as network member
Bristol-based broker joins the network, which was bought by Clear Group last year, this month.
Interview: Howard Lickens and Mike Edgeley
Edgeley discusses taking the CEO spot at Clear Insurance following Lickens’ decision to step aside and focus on M&A.
Interview: Hedron Network CEO David Hopwood
Hopwood discusses GRP's takeover of Marsh Networks and what will be different for members after Marsh ProBroker, Bluefin Network and Purple Partnership became one single proposition.
Hedron Network adds Markel UK to panel
The GRP-owned network says members will have full access to Markel UK’s product range including professional indemnity, care, charity and community groups, and cyber.
Qlaims partners with Hedron Network
The partnership, which follows GRP's acquisition and rebrand of Marsh Networks earlier this month, will see broker members gain access to a new claims and risk management offering.