Market update and the future for networks, presented by Tony Cornell

Constant changes to the market (UK flood losses, volatile stock markets, credit crisis etc) make it imperative that the industry keeps itself up to date by reviewing the past and focusing on the present in order to safeguard the future.  

Presented by Tony Cornell this breakfast workshop is designed to help brokers stay ahead of the game. Tony will look back to provide, an overview of the cyclical nature of the market identifying the triggers for change, he will focus on the present situation and the impact of the credit crunch and he will look to the future highlighting the key areas of networks and recession tactics to aid broker planning. 

Date:               15th July 2009

Time:               8.00 – 10.00 (includes full English breakfast)

Venue:             Browns Restaurant
                         The Old Cornmill,
                         South Quay, Worcester,
                         WR1 2JJ

Cost:              No charge

Please click here to book your place.

Renowned for his forthright views, Tony Cornell is one of the UK’s leading consultants on General Insurance Distribution. Over 350 brokers have benefited from his strategic advice through his company, Cornell Consultancy. Tony is also a regular contributor to the insurance press. He has been a consultant for ten years and prior to this was Head of Broker Development at CU and CGU.

Throughout the workshop there will be opportunities for you to put your questions to Tony and gain from his experience and insight.

Please click here to register your attendance, spaces are limited so make sure you don’t miss this opportunity.

Purple Reaches Membership Landmark

Purple Partnership, the fast-growing network for independent brokers backed by the Jelf Group, has just signed its 30th member, Maldon-based Boothby Taylor.

The five-strong commercial broker had been part of a rival network for a number of years but recently decided to review the arrangement. According to Managing Director, Mike Booth… “Like all agreements, it’s prudent to consider other offerings from time to time and, as a result of teaming up with Purple, we are already receiving a better service.” He discovered that Purple’s overall proposition and the markets and products available were ideally suited to the needs of his business.

Mike explains: “As a small broker, a network offers a competitive edge with regard to what we can provide our clients – better terms with insurers, better service and broader expertise. As a small team, you can’t know everything, but being part of a network we can refer to other experts for independent advice and suggestions which greatly enhances the value we can provide our clients. For us, it makes good business sense.

“Equally and increasingly important is the compliance issue. As our industry becomes ever more regulated, knowing that we have an expert team of compliance professionals on hand enables me to sleep easy each night.

“We are delighted to be part of the Purple Partnership - it may be early days, but I’m confident we have made the right choice.”

According to Les Brewin, Purple’s Commercial Director, “Boothby Taylor is a quality broker and we are delighted to welcome them to Purple. As with all our partner brokers, they will benefit from a range of tailored products developed with our strong panel of insurers and we continue to work with our members to develop a proposition which meets their needs. Obviously we’re pleased to have reached this milestone in our growing membership and remain confident that further steady growth lies ahead”.