Interview - Arron Banks: The bright side of life
The rumour mill has been in overdrive regarding Brightside over the past 12 months. Daniel Dunkley talks to founder and insurance director Arron Banks about the broker's distinctive approach to the market.
Brightside is something of an anomaly in the broking world. In recent years, vocal brokers with bold strategies — and large war chests — have been at the forefront of the consolidation trend. In
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