Networks
Willis attracts 12 new network members
Willis has attracted 12 new members to its UK broker networks.
Giles to launch new network next month
Giles is gearing up to launch a new network proposition for brokers, which will be headed up by Cobra's former network and London market managing director John Lincoln.
Houghton joins JM Glendinning
Nick Houghton, who stepped down as managing director of Broker Network last week, has joined Broker Network member JM Glendinning as MD.
Towergate confirms departure of Broker Network MD Houghton
Towergate has this morning confirmed Broker Network and Countrywide managing director Nick Houghton has resigned after revealing his intention to run an independent broking business.
Cash settlements: Morally wrong?
The morality of cash payments to tradesmen came to the fore again last month, but what does it mean for the insurance industry? MA Assist's Paul Hayman talks to Post.
Rural targets the south amid plans to double in size
Specialist agricultural insurer Rural Insurance has laid out plans to double in size within three years.
Market moves: Insurance takes the initiative
Last week saw the recruitment initiative wrestled back from the broking sector, with the majority of hires coming from within the insurer space. Headline appointments in that sphere came thick and fast in the form of a changing of the guard at Catlin…
Tempo directors eye capacity providers and team hires following launch
The directors behind the launch of multi-line MGA – Tempo Underwriting – are hoping to forge a strong relationship with the broking fraternity after outlining their criteria for imminent team hires.
Aviva's relationship with Willis Networks tipped to be under review
Aviva is reviewing its partnership with Willis Networks, Post understands.
One Answer Network to launch commercial and personal lines IT platform for brokers
Broker organisation One Answer Network is launching an IT platform in the fourth quarter which will allow members to trade personal and commercial lines products.
Keychoice and Aviva extend partnership
Keychoice and Aviva have extended their general insurance distribution agreement.
Cobra deadline extended to 15 June
The deadline for the Cobra deal has been extended for the third time.
One Answer Network signals commercial growth with IT poach from Powerplace
One Answer Network is to expand its commercial offering with the appointment of Carl Chapman, pictured, to the newly created position of commercial development and training manager.
Willis launches new online trading portal with Simply Business
Willis has teamed up with Simply Business to launch eQuote, a new e-trading comparison platform for the exclusive use of Willis Networks members in the UK.
Momentum to use RWA for compliance
Momentum, a newly appointed representative network for broker start-ups, has partnered with RWA Compliance Services to ensure regulatory compliance.
DAS deal sees Bluefin network members provided with legal expenses product
Bluefin Broker Partnership Services has appointed DAS to provide a suite of legal expenses and emergency assistance products to its network brokers.
Ex-Oval boss's broking network builds momentum with Scottish signing
The Momentum broker network has completed the signing of its first Scottish firm to sit alongside current members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Further Cunningham Lindsey staff at "risk of redundancy"
Three staff at Cunningham Lindsey's managed contractor network Oriel are facing redundancy, the loss adjuster has confirmed.
Commercial offering could spark future acquisition interest, says One Answer Network boss
An increase in personal lines members alongside an added emphasis on establishing a commercial offering over the next 18 months could result in the One Answer Network becoming big enough to attract interest from potential buyers.
Interview - Edward Fitzmaurice: Broking promises
With Hastings Direct on the cusp of becoming a top five broker and securing its one millionth customer, 2012 could be a landmark year for chief executive Edward Fitzmaurice
Your say: Urgent lessons must be learnt from the government’s critical riot report
The government’s interim report on the summer riots makes uncomfortable reading for the insurance industry.
Ten targets directly regulated brokers
Bosses from Ten Insurance have revealed proposals to begin forging relationships with directly regulated brokers, following a year in which record profits were recorded by the broking network.
Moyes chooses Momentum for start-up
Terry Moyes, who quit Oval to start his own broker business, has signed up with the Momentum network, run by former Oval boss Howard Pepper.
Former broker boss launches new network
A former provincial broker is hoping to attract thousands of independent intermediaries to his newly launched network, after claiming the traditional model has reached “saturation point”.