Networks
GS Group leaves Willis Commercial Network for Brokerbility
Scottish broker departs after 10 years with network.
ProAktive leaves Willis Network
Doncaster-based broker insists there has been "no fall-out" with the network.
Getting your facts right
It’s about time some more network gossip did the rounds, and last week it was a pretty juicy story that hit the Insurance Age newsdesk.
Keychoice partners with Ageas for new van offering
Network describes its relationship with insurer as going from "strength to strength".
WBN conference tackles UK’s relationship with Europe
Attendees heard from MP Jacob Rees-Mogg.
Worldwide Broker Network to mark 25th anniversary
Two-day event will be held in London.
Cobra starts 2014 with three new members
Network in discussions with nine brokers from across the UK.
Templeton relaunches as GI business with new management
Former ATE specialist changing focus due to Jackson reforms.
Brokerbility buys chartered broker Fehnert PLC
Business has set its sights on becoming "broker of choice" in the East Midlands.
Broker Network's Duggan: "it's been a massive change"
The boss is confident of consigning the network's woes to history and is plotting a course for a successful 2014.
L&G GI boss Diane Buckley to leave after restructure
GI division no longer made up of three separate businesses.
Alway anticipates growth not takeovers for Jelf
Alex Alway, chief executive of Jelf Group, has ascribed the rise in profits and revenue at the firm to “heavily investing back into the business”.
Jelf Group posts profits leap
Company announces rise in revenue and Ebitda for full year.
Prism Network launches new disaster recovery service
New offering expected to reduce the claims cycle by more than 50%.
Towergate bondholder report reveals £4m drop in Q3 earnings
Retail division was only part of company to improve turnover.
Compass adds 12 new brokers and £24m of controlled GWP
Total membership nearing 200.
Keychoice partners with Brilliant Law
Network claims that brokers will be able to budget better for the use of legal services.
Allianz and Marsh Networks extend SME products deal
Network hoping product enhancements will provide competition boost with direct market.
Broker alliance Unitas reveals Una rebrand
Alliance rebrands in effort to strengthen offer to stakeholders.
Editor’s letter - November 2013
“When networks work best they should be about more than hitting insurers like a piñata and watching enhanced commissions fall out”
In-depth: Where next for networks?
Networks have taken a few body blows in recent months, but brokers can still gain value from the sector. Caitlin Morrison reports
Former Allianz chief Hanks to replace Finch at Purple
Ex-Allianz boss to replace Alec Finch at the Jelf-owned network, Insurance Age can reveal.
Prism takes on former Oval director Herdman
Prism Network has snapped up former Oval executive director Jeff Herdman as non-executive chairman.
Expertise in Action: Supporting profitable growth for brokers
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