Interview: Hedron Network CEO David Hopwood
Hopwood discusses GRP's takeover of Marsh Networks and what will be different for members after Marsh ProBroker, Bluefin Network and Purple Partnership became one single proposition.
Investment from Global Risk Partners (GRP) will benefit members of Hedron Network who are looking to either sell or to grow their business, according to network CEO David Hopwood.
“When we were part of Marsh that was often a complaint I’d get from members – they wanted to sell but Marsh wasn’t interested in buying them,” Hopwood told Insurance Age.
“The relationship with us was strong enough that they could see the benefit of selling to someone that was part of the group. The transition in
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