Purple Partnership
Purple appoints Alec Finch as non-executive chairman
Purple Partnership has appointed Alec Finch as non-executive chairman effective from 1 July 2011.
Is 2011 set to be the year of the start-up or the consolidator?
The news that Towergate had lost a pre-action disclosure application in the High Court and been ordered to pay £17,000 in costs to Lorica Insurance Brokers came shortly after the announcement that the consolidator’s deal with Advent had created a £90m…
Reportage: Facing up to networks
With networks increasing in popularity, Emmanuel Kenning recounts their development and looks to the future of this crucial market sector.
Westinsure claims membership boost despite series of defections
Westinsure has announced the signing of six new members despite rival networks claiming that there have been a series of defections from the alliance.
Former Westinsure member joins rival network
The Purple Partnership has signed its 50th member, former Westinsure broker, Fletcher Smith Insurances.
Jelf Insurance Brokers set for 'aggressive' growth despite dip in revenue and profits
Premium finance arrangements are the reason behind the shortfall in Jelf Group’s insurance business, says chief executive Alex Alway.
Westinsure network moves east while competitors eye members
Rival networks have begun to circle Westinsure in the wake of a series of upheavals since its takeover by Ink Underwriting.
Polly C - the hottest insurance gossip
The Swinton Christmas shindig at the Waldorf saw the industry's great and good flock to quaff champagne and discuss the highs and lows of 2010.
Upheaval at Westinsure
Rival networks have begun to circle Westinsure in the wake of a series of upheavals since its takeover by Ink Underwriting.
Market Watch - Networks: Opening connections
Emmanuel Kenning argues that broker networks are becoming more popular, though managers need to think carefully about the offerings available through them before committing their firms.
Purple adds member
Birmingham-based broker Jobson James, which specialises in corporate insurance and financial services, has become Purple’s 40th member.
Jelf seeks cash boost following loss
Jelf has raised up to £19m in new funding following a difficult year of trading that saw it lose £9.7m
Jelf looks to raise £17m after reporting operating loss
Jelf has revealed it is in advanced discussions regarding the raising of a possible £17m after reporting an operating loss of £9.7m for the year ending 30 September 2009 (2008: £5.1m).
Broker Network shake-up gives chairman ambassadorial role
Nick Houghton to take over MD role at network
Purple Partnership's Les Brewin to take over as MD
Current managing director, Bob Parkins, to return to his own brokerage
Keeping it close-knit
With so many different models available and some networks increasingly putting commercialism at the top of their agenda, Edward Murray explores how brokers can get the most out of such a collaboration
Linking up
In this month's debate, network leaders come together to explore partnership benefits and success stories and question whether the thriving sector has now reached full capacity. Liz McMahon reports
Purple Partnership launches new ULR offering
The network has joined with DAS to provide a new uninsured loss recovery facility to members