Networks
Willis looks to enhance alliance relationships with insurers
Over 100 Willis commercial network members are expected to attend the annual forum of Willis Group Holdings’ which today in Alicante, Spain.
Broker focus - lead generation: follow the leader
Many brokers would not be able to survive without high volumes of lead generation but what form produces the best results? Trevor Cutts assesses the options and factors to consider.
Westinsure reveals SME insurer deals
Broker network Westinsure has secured a range of SME deals with insurers for members that currently transact more than £100m of business in the sector. The new deals are designed primarily to cover package and small combined products and offer a…
Westinsure launches SME initiative
Broker network Westinsure has launched an initiative to create a range of SME deals exclusively designed for its members, providing a combination of bespoke policy wordings, tailored service proposition and competitive ratings.
Perseverance prepares to exit UK insurance market
Perseverance, the Gibraltar-based former owner of KGM, is set to dispose of one of its remaining assets in the UK insurance market, Post understands, following negotiations to sell its stake in One Answer Network.
Erwin: growth to come from broking firm uncertainty
Westinsure's incoming chief executive Norrie Erwin has said regulatory uncertainty in the broking sector will boost the firm's growth.
Willis appoints new commercial and networks boss
Willis UK & Ireland, has appointed Brendan McCafferty as managing director of its commercial and network businesses.
Broker Network and Countrywide adds new members
Intermediary network Broker Network and Countrywide has added 19 new members in 2011 to date.
Westinsure signs six new members
Westinsure has increased its membership by six so far this year.
One Answer Network targets continued growth
One Answer Network has targeted gross written premium of £150m by the end of the year after surpassing the 50-member mark this month.
Cullum backing bodes well for industry
I was personally delighted to see the news that Towergate Partnership has completed its refinancing and secured the investment from Advent International.
One Answer Network adds Lorega LRI to product offering
One Answer Network has added Lorega loss recovery insurance to its suite of commercial products.
Purple signs 50th member
The Purple Partnership has reached its 50th member with Sheffield-based Fletcher Smith Insurances.
LAS aims to treble its market share by 2013
Claims management firm LAS has pledged to treble its share of the drainage claims market by the end of 2012.
Interview - Sarah Lyons: What next for Giles?
Having joined the industry as a school leaver, Sarah Lyons is now group MD of Giles. She explains to Mairi MacDonald why growth, rather than exit plans, remains top of her agenda.
Postbox: Conditions are right for new start-ups
We support the view that market conditions suit the emergence of new start-ups of both insurers and brokers
Power Place gains first broking network customer
Power Place has added 1 Answer to its client list – the first broker network to sign up to the service.
Brokers Link names Latin America head
Insurance broker alliance Brokers Link has appointed Paul Bitner as Latin America chief operating officer.
Insurance landscape - Household past: Stiff competition
A perception exists that household claims lag behind motor claims in terms of innovation and new entrants are challenging the traditional loss adjusting model. Stephanie Denton examines the impact of this on the market.
Claims supplement - Where next for claims?: Fully equipped
Ajoy Menon and Renuka Sridhar look at the changing face of claims management and the tough decisions that need to be taken.
Zurich loses Purple panel spot
The Purple Partnership has made the second change to its core commercial insurer panel since its launch almost three years ago.
Willis appoints two new MDs for its network business
Willis has appointed two new regional managing directors for Willis Networks, the broker’s alliance with local, independent brokers in the UK.
Ink in ‘unique’ position with rebrand
Giles-owned Ink Underwriting Agencies has rebranded as Ink Insurance in a move to become a one-stop shop for smaller brokers struggling to place business with insurers.
One Answer Network appoints director
One Answer Network has appointed Neil Jenkinson to the role of client relationship director.