Networks
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.
In Person: Head of Marsh Networks David Hopwood
Hopwood on being owned by Marsh, restructuring the networks division and why he wants brokers to remain independent.
ECIC partners with Cobra Network
Markel-owned business targeting regional brokers.
Momentum reveals £4.8m turnover in latest results
MD Howard Pepper says the AR network made "substantial investments" in staff and IT during 2017.
Blog: Going beyond commission
Brokerbility’s Ashwin Mistry explores what networks have to offer providers and brokers in a disrupted insurance world.
Marsh Networks teams with bank to fund member acquisition drive
The broker will work with Shawbrook Bank in order help support its network members with M&A aims.
Broker Network will collaborate not merge with Compass, confirms Andy Fairchild
CEO says network has new deals in the pipeline as revenue rises in 2017.
News analysis: Could and should Compass and Broker Network merge?
Speculation over the future of the two networks as brokers respond to HPS’s Compass buy
GRP buys agricultural specialist Country & Commercial Insurance Brokers
Deal includes oversight of FAB network.
Martyn Denney joins Aon
Former Marsh head of networks takes up MD role for Aon’s affinity business.
Regional review: Northern powerhouse
With a vibrant independent broker market and strong presence from nationals and insurers, Leeds is going from strength to strength
Marsh restructures networks for brokers
Duncan Carter leads the new D&P division as Bluefin Network’s David Hopwood is promoted to become head of Marsh Networks.
Networks snapshot 2017: Plug in to the network
Insurance Age tests the network, AR and franchisor markets to find out what issues these growing sectors are expecting to face in the next 12 months
Networks are needed to fight off consolidation, say brokers
The right network "is part of a small broker's armoury".
Networks necessary for broker growth
Study reveals many smaller UK brokers deem networks essential for coping with regulation.
E G Murray Insurance Services joins Bluefin Network
Broker is the network's first Scottish partner.
Broker Network to grow further through acquisitions
Broker Network is set on building a "regional broking powerhouse".
Alistair Body leaves TEn Insurance
Body has been with the network since February 2015.
Una adds Berns Brett as a new member
Second agreement in a week takes alliance up to 13 members.
Network researchers launch call for action
Results to be revealed at the Broker Expo in Coventry this November.
Gallagher sells Compass
Network's management team remains the same following an MBO from Gallagher.
Cowens joins Una
Alliance of brokers hints at further membership expansion in 2016.
Broker Network poised to go down acquisition route
Members give unanimous welcome to prospect of new capital for the network.
Alec Finch: Open to persuasion on the EU referendum
WBN members shared their views on Brexit – here Finch gives his opinion.