Purple Partnership
Members’ 25% growth a “powerful” proof point, says Hedron leader Haggart
Hedron members grew by 25% in the past 12 months, according to analysis by network CEO Chris Haggart.
PIB-owned Cobra "on track" to reach 2021 growth target
Following Les Brewin’s comeback into the industry, Insurance Age looks into what his ambitions are for Cobra, how the network has been "reinvented" since being taken over by PIB, and what CEO Andy Tedstone has in mind for the company's future.
Network veteran, Les Brewin, joins Cobra
Purple-founder Brewin has been lured out of retirement to join the PIB-owned network.
"Bold move" for GRP as it buys Marsh's UK Networks business
The takeover, which includes Marsh ProBroker, Bluefin Network and Purple Partnership, will see David Hopwood continue to lead the combined networks business as part of the GRP executive team, as group CEO Mike Bruce promises there will be no redundancies.
News analysis: Networks come under pressure
With Marsh merging its three networks under one banner and consolidation continuing to reduce the pool of potential broker members, Martin Friel investigates what the future holds for networks.
Movo Insurance set to pass 30 members
Exclusive: The business transformed from a broker to a network and franchise model last year.
Marsh's network merger will give brokers more options, claims network boss
David Hopwood promises the business "won't ignore" members' reasons for joining a particular network.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 31 January 2020
Laurence Eastham and Ida Axling discuss the most popular news stories this week, including changes at Marsh Commercial and Hiscox moving 300 staff out of London.
The Blog Spot: To merge or not to merge?
Ida Axling predicts further changes on the networks scene after Marsh Commercial combines its three propositions.
Three become one as Marsh Commercial restructures networks business
Marsh ProBroker, Bluefin Network and Purple Partnership to become single networks proposition led by David Hopwood as Marsh Commercial seeks to align more closely with Marsh.
Les Brewin to exit Marsh-owned Purple
As Brewin is set to retire no replacement has been announced for the network which became part of Marsh following its 2015 Jelf acquisition.
Revealed: UK Broker Awards shortlist
Find out who is in the running to win a trophy at The Brewery on 13 September.
The Blog Spot: Cobra - how the once Towergate target ended up at PIB
Once upon a time you could not keep Cobra out of the news. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on how the business regrouped almost by stealth to become the latest important part of the PIB growth story.
In Person: Head of Marsh Networks David Hopwood
Hopwood on being owned by Marsh, restructuring the networks division and why he wants brokers to remain independent.
Marsh Networks partners with Ataraxia for succession planning
Equity release offering available to Marsh ProBroker, Purple Partnership and Bluefin Network members.
Marsh restructures networks for brokers
Duncan Carter leads the new D&P division as Bluefin Network’s David Hopwood is promoted to become head of Marsh Networks.
Networks necessary for broker growth
Study reveals many smaller UK brokers deem networks essential for coping with regulation.
Cheltenham charity bets: Day two - Queen Mother Champion Chase
All eyes are on the Queen Mother Champion Chase today and Dodging Bullets (with its insurer-related owners) could be in the frame.
Cheltenham charity bets: Day One - Champion Hurdle
Cheltenham Festival kicks off today. For the second year in a row Insurance Age will be revealing the top bets from our tipsters every day.
Purple reaches 100 as Wilson Insurance Group joins
Manchester-based broker is the 19th new joiner in the past 12 months.
Cheltenham charity bets: Day two
Ladies Day has brought out a host of tipsters in the broking world – but who do they think will be first over the line?