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“Sentiment surveys” PROFESSIONAL BROKING , May 2010
Broker Network Partner Insurers have topped the polls in Professional Broking’s sentiment survey claiming all five top spots in the commercial lines underwriting service category and four out of the top five spots in the personal lines underwriting service category.  Aviva claimed first place in the commercial category while Fortis took the personal lines title.

“In the middle of it all” INSURANCE AGE, June 2010
As part of Insurance Age’s regular Regional Review feature, Adrian Paintin, Director of Broker Network Member, LFE, explains how being part of Broker Network has helped him. Leicester is a region with a low insurer presence, so few carriers have local knowledge. Adrian feels his decision to join us has ‘made up for the lack of insurer presence in Leicester’ adding ‘we joined as we felt we needed wider access to market and help dealing with compliance issues’.

“In the face of adversity” PROFESIONAL BROKING, June 2010
Our Member, Baker Jayne is PB’s ‘broking success’ story for the month. Journalist Emmanuel Kenning discovers how start-up broker Baker Jayne set up in the teeth of the recession and made a profit in the first year. Principal, Alan Jayne describes how joining us was ‘one of the most important actions’ he took, explaining  ‘we looked at all the options but Broker Network gave us the best package’.

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“Champions’ Bar a hit with BIBA Delegates” May 2010
We’re delighted to report that our sports inspired Champions’ Bar helped propel us to our most successful BIBA to date. The concept tied in perfectly with the wider BIBA theme of professionalism as well reflecting the elite level of support we provide to our Members. It was particularly rewarding to meet so many of our regular In The Know readers face-to-face, so many thanks to all who stopped by to say ‘hello’.

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