Networks
Compass notches £500m GWP milestone
Arthur J Gallagher-owned network division Compass Broker Services now controls £505m in gross written premiums just over a year after its launch.
Cobra Network snaps up three new members
Cobra Network has made a positive start to 2014 after signing up three new members.
Compass targeting South East growth following Joy hire
Arthur J Gallagher is targeting regional network growth following the appointment of former MMA network and partnership manager Steve Joy to the role of business development manager for Compass Broker Services in the South East.
Jelf CEO not averse to more M&A activity despite organic investment
Jelf Group chief executive Alex Alway has vowed to continue to invest in organic growth within the insurance broking division, despite the successful integration of The Insurance Partnership contributing to an uptick in 2013 revenues.
Jelf insurance revenues up £2.2m in 2013 amid strong Purple Partnership performance
Jelf increased its EBITAE margin from 12.8% to 14% year on year within its insurance broking business in 2013, where revenues were also ahead of 2012 (£46.1m) at £48.3m for the full year ended 30 September.
Power Place enhances team with two appointments
E-commerce platform Power Place had made two new business development appointments.
Gallagher's UK network Compass signs up a dozen members
Arthur J Gallagher's UK networks division Compass Broker Services has unveiled 12 new members controlling a total gross written premium of £24m.
Keychoice and Brilliant Law launch product to help brokers
Keychoice has partnered with Brilliant Law to launch a fixed price legal services package for its members.
Expertise in Action: Supporting profitable growth for brokers
The trading landscape for brokers continues to be one marked by tough competition and tight margins.
Broker Network CEO confident restructure will kick-start profitability
Broker Network chief executive Gary Duggan has vowed not to take insurer support for granted while predicting future financial success in the wake of the decision to restructure the 600-strong membership network.
Link celebrates one year anniversary
Link, the LGBT Insurance Network, has celebrated the one year anniversary of its steering committee with an event hosted by Catlin.
Ten reiterates 'not for sale' stance ahead of launching share ownership scheme
Independent commercial broking network Ten Insurance has joined the Employee Ownership Association as a first step towards launching a share ownership scheme for its staff and members.
Bluefin Network poaches pair of former Westinsure members
Bluefin Network has signed up two former Westinsure members from opposite ends of the country.
The Source unveils its new website
Source Insurance has launched a new website with improved features.
Ten partners with Alps
Independent commercial broker network Ten Insurance Services, has appointed Auto Legal Protection Services as its preferred partner to provide a range of legal protection products and services to its members.
Bluefin names Thomson as regional MD for the Midlands
Bluefin has appointed Robin Thomson as regional managing director for the Midlands within the commercial division.
Towergate network division reports membership surge
Towergate-owned Broker Network and Countrywide have boosted membership by signing up nine broking businesses over the past two months.
Marsh networks boss looking north for new members
Marsh’s networks leader Martyn Denney has vowed to boost membership in the north of England and in Scotland.
Smith Greenfield joins Pink Insurance panel
Smith Greenfield has been appointed as the specialist provider of higher value home and contents insurance to the General Insurance panel of mortgage and insurance network Pink.
Ten adds six new members
Commercial broker network Ten Insurance has bolstered its ranks with six new members during the last three months.
AIG appoints Jason Beelders to lead new partner network
Jason Beelders has been named head of AIG Europe’s newly formed multinational network partner practice, based in London.
Independent Broking: Back to basics
With tough times facing the industry, insurers and brokers have to embrace their traditional roles to be successful
Willis Networks picks up a dozen new members
Twelve companies have joined Willis Group Holdings' networks taking its total network membership to 140.
Ten teams up with Prism for disaster recovery and repair offering
Ten Insurance Services has joined forces with Prism Network to provide disaster recovery and repair services to its members.