Broker Network
Broker Network appoints new finance director
Network adds ex-UK General FD to management team.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Preferential treatment
Few clients are interested in commission disclosure, however, the issue of preferential treatment for brokers that produce the most business for insurers could soon face regulatory scrutiny.
Das and Towergate extend legal expenses deal for five years
Das has extended its contract with Towergate Insurance for a further five years.
Biba's new compliance chief urges FCA to back off brokers
The new compliance chief of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) David Sparkes has vowed to fight for more "proportional regulation".
Towergate merges Broker Network and Countrywide
Towergate has merged its networks division into the Broker Network brand.
Towergate’s networks add nine
Broker Network & Countrywide has revealed that nine brokers signed up to the networks in the past two months.
Towergate posts £10m loss
Towergate has revealed a loss before tax of £9.9m for the first half of 2013.
Towergate confirms capture of Ellis Bates and crane hire business
Towergate Insurance has confirmed the acquisitions of Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers and the crane hire insurance business of Senior Wright Insurance Services.
Broker Network & Countrywide adds Pitt to top team
Broker Network & Countrywide has appointed Richard Pitt as sales and marketing director.
Broker Network and Countrywide in three-year deal with ALPS
Broker Network & Countrywide has partnered with Auto Legal Protection Services (ALPS) to deliver a range of motor products and services to its members.
Das teams up with Broker Network for new scheme
Das and Towergate-owned Broker Network have launched a new commercial legal expenses scheme exclusively for Broker Network and Countrywide ‘Complete’ members.
Broker Network and Countrywide add two senior recruits
Towergate has made two appointments to its networks division.
Towergate poised to buy Grant Ellis-owned broker
Towergate is poised to buy Harrogate-based Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers, Insurance Age can reveal.
Broker Network and Countrywide in three-year deal with Allianz
Towergate’s network division has launched a three-year partnership with Allianz Insurance.
Quotall adds JM Glendinning's Houghton to board
E-trading broker platform Quotall has appointed Nick Houghton to its board as non-executive director.
Towergate's Hodges "not against" buying rival network in 2013
Towergate’s CEO Mark Hodges has reiterated the consolidator’s stance on potentially acquiring a rival network in 2013.
Bluefin renames its broker network
Bluefin Insurance Group’s broker network has been renamed Bluefin Network, with immediate effect.
No need to restructure Towergate network division, says Hodges
Towergate has posted a “strong set of results in the round” according to group CEO Mark Hodges.
Broker Network and Countrywide unveil double senior moves
Broker Network and Countrywide have unveiled a double senior appointment with the arrival of former Axa man Dave Wilkins and the promotion of Emma Parr.
Lorega extends Towergate networks relationship
Broker Network and Countrywide has extended its relationship with Lorega to include the launch of Household Network Assist.
Ex-Towergate regional MD joins Glendinning
Neil Forrest, formerly regional managing director for the North at Towergate, is to join JM Glendinning on 23 April.
Networks issue rallying cry despite Aviva and Willis split
Broker networks have insisted they still have a crucial role in the market place despite Aviva's decision to withdraw from the Willis Network.
Willis Network bullish despite Aviva withdrawal
Willis Network has shrugged off its split with Aviva, insisting that it chose not to strike a deal with Aviva to extend its relationship beyond December 2013.
Aviva splits with Willis Networks
Aviva will not be renewing its participation as an insurer panel member for Willis Networks as of 31 December 2013.