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BIBA 2010: Lexicon exec hails insurance broker resilience
The insurance broking sector has performed at a “remarkable” level in the midst of economic turmoil by tackling cost bases to protect profit margins, a market analyst told panel members at a fringe event at the British Insurance Brokers' Association …
Marsh creates networks leader role
Marsh has appointed Martyn Denney to the newly-created role of networks leader.
Broker Network launches CountrywideComplete
Broker Network has announced the launch of CountrywideComplete, a new full membership proposition for Countrywide members.
News Analysis: A Budget for business?
Emmanuel Kenning reviews the profession's response to the last Budget before the upcoming general election
Broker Network refutes AR poaching campaign allegations
Broker Network has denied that it has launched an aggressive marketing campaign specifically targeting members of fellow network TEn in a bid to boost users of its revamped start-up proposition.
Towergate claims merger is 'income growth exercise'
Towergate is to close three offices in Glasgow and consolidate staff in one city centre location.
Towergate to consolidate BNIB business in the North West
Move will see the closure of four offices and the establishment of one central office on the outskirts of Manchester
Broker Network launches enhanced start-up package
Broker Network has announced the launch of an enhanced Start-Up package designed to help bring new brokers to the high street, despite the lingering economic downturn.
Reportage: creating efficiencies - A well-oiled machine
Working at optimum efficiency is crucial in a recession. Liz McMahon examines how brokers can best utilise the resources at their disposal to ensure their businesses grow with minimal capital outlay
Consumer bill heralds industry boost
A proposed change in legislation to protect consumers could be good news for the public, insurers and brokers, writes Emmanuel Kenning
Startups: Plotting the first move
There are many reasons for brokers to start their own businesses, from wanting to escape the confines of a consolidator, suffering redundancy or having the vision to create smart, independent new firms who provide superb service for their clients, writes…
Broker Network shake-up gives chairman ambassadorial role
Nick Houghton to take over MD role at network
2009: stepping into the unknown
A near-catastrophic global banking collapse and the worst recession in living memory have all affected insurance broking. Andrew Tjaardstra reviews the big stories from an unprecedented year.
Oyster finally makes a profit for Broker Network
Grant Ellis says perception that business was struggling was inaccurate
Ellis: consultation over BNIB offices
Retail arm of Broker Network could shut 13 branches
Insurance Age TV - regulation in focus
The first of a regular series of vox pops in which Insurance Age focuses on the hot topics in the market
Countrywide Plus' 100th member gets a special bonus
Firm rewards new recruit with holiday giveaway
Network face-off
OurNetwork's managing director Paul Brierley and Grant Ellis, executive chairman of Towergate's network division, battle it out on the membership playing field. Martin Friel compares the network offerings
IFA takes on insurance with Broker Network member
IFA works with Devizes to cross-sell
Brokers risk carrier relationships by committing to just one insurer
Brokers considering joining insurer clubs or partnerships could be putting their relationships with ...
NU targets 2,500 independent brokers with tailored packages
Norwich Union (NU) has made another move to draw closer to the independent sector with the launch of...
Broker Network launches guide to completing the FSA application form
Broker Network has produced a free “Guide to completing the FSA application form”. This detailed guide is essential reading for everyone who has an FSA application form to complete and is available from ww.brokernetwork.co.uk/guide or by calling Keith…