Coversure
Video: Bob Darling
Coversure's Bob Darling chats about building sustainable businesses, music and Thierry Henry.
Profile: Bob Darling, Coversure
Moving with the times: Coversure’s managing director Bob Darling tells Insurance Age that his focus has changed from increasing office numbers and why the future is bright for the franchise model
Christmas Q&A with Peter Blanc and Bob Darling
Aston Scott's group CEO admits his love of brussel sprouts, while Coversure's MD reveals the Xmas movie that he would unwind to.
Coversure hits “record” earnings
Franchise sees turnover grow 3% to £5.8m as managing director hails the results as a “record” for the business despite profit dip.
Broking Break: Your Top Five on Friday
It’s been a busy week in broking but which stories hit the top spot for our readers this week?
FCA cancels ex Coversure franchisee's permissions
Regulator says Mark Cleaver failed to co-operate and disclose details of his business.
Staveley Head completes double hire
Staveley Head has recruited Jason Waldron and James McManus as part of its growth plans.
Coversure personal lines boss Dawson to join Policy Plan
Dawson pays tribute to "family-orientated" broker after "amicable" departure.
Coversure opens four new offices across the UK
Broker grants franchises for new regional branches.
Coversure opens fourth Essex franchise
Coversure Insurance Services has opened a new branch in Brentwood following the appointment of Dawn McNamara and Neal Brezina who have joined from South Essex Insurance Brokers.
Former IFB and Groupama director joins Coversure
Former Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) and Groupama director Phil Bird has returned as a broker with Coversure.
LV Broker extends Coversure product relationship
LV Broker's home insurance product ABC is now available through broker Coversure.
Coversure opens in Bedale
Coversure has opened an office in Bedale, North Yorkshire, its first new franchise of 2013.
New Coversure branch in Bedfordshire
Coversure Insurance has opened a new office in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
Coversure opens York office
Coversure has opened a new franchise office in York set up by former employee of Coversure Insurance Services, Mel Scott.
FSA cancels ex-Coversure franchisee's permissions
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has cancelled the ability of former Croydon Coversure franchisee Eric Lung to undertake regulated insurance broking activities.
British Insurance Awards winners announced
Bartlett & Company has been named Broker of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2012.
Coversure opens first of several new offices
Coversure Insurance Services has opened a new office in Ilfracombe in Devon.
Rural expands reach with three new deals
Rural Insurance has signed deals with Coversure and the Farmers Union of Wales (FUW), and renewed its partnership agreement with Broker Network to distribute agricultural motor, equine and farm risks until the end of December 2014.
Grant Ellis scoops achievement award at UK Broker Awards
Bartlett & Co won both the Chartered and Commercial Lines Broker of the Year awards and Broker Network’s Grant Ellis bagged the Achievement Award at this year's UK Broker Awards.
Four new offices for Coversure
Coversure has launched four new franchises in Walsall, Hornchurch near Romford, Rugby and Rusholme near Manchester.
Reportage - start-ups: Branching out
Starting your own business is exciting but deciding between autonomy and a helping hand can be tough. Edward Murray looks at what to consider to get what you want and make sure your venture flourishes.
Focus - Start-ups: Making your own space
Edward Murray investigates the key considerations involved in establishing a new broker
News Analysis- Skills: Managers under the spotlight
Emmanuel Kenning looks at the gap between perception and reality when it comes to leadership strengths.