BrokersLink News

Brokerslink Expands in Africa with Addition of 8 Independent Brokers

Brokerslink announced the expansion of its global broker network, which includes eight independent brokers from Africa, a brokerage in Indonesia, two specialist wholesale brokers and two companies that focus on risk and insurance services. Zug, Switzerland-based Brokerslink said its new …

Brokerslink Appoints Legrand as CEO, Succeeding Fonseca

Brokerslink announced the appointment of Jacqueline Legrand as CEO, succeeding José Manuel Fonseca, who is stepping back to focus his efforts on managing the growth of MDS Group, a Brokerslink reference shareholder, of which he is CEO. Legrand is chief …

Ed Taps Execs from Willis Towers Watson & BMS to Grow Professional & Executive Risk Team

Ed, the London-based reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, announced the expansion of its professional and executive risks offering with five appointments. The team, led by Paul Richards, managing director, comprises: James Baird, director Neal Hughes, divisional director Rupert Alabaster, divisional …

Brokerslink Launches Global Construction Practice with 2 Appointments

Brokerslink announced the launch of an expanded Global Construction Practice with the appointments of Brian Schofield and Edouard Marron as co-practice leaders. They take up these roles with immediate effect. The new Global Construction Practice will provide risk management, technical, …

Brokerslink Completes Private Stock Offering to Support Global Growth Strategy

Brokerslink, the Zug, Switzerland-based insurance broker, has announced the completion of a private stock offering, creating a broad shareholder base and investment to support the continued growth of its global insurance broking and risk business. Brokerslink said it now has …

BrokersLink Partners with 10 New Members, Launches New Product Strategy

Brokerslink, a global independent brokering company, has signed 10 new members and launched a customized products strategy at its 2015 global conference in New York. These new brokers and specialist resources members bring the total to 85 operating in over …

Brokerslink Signs Partnership Pact with African Insurer Saham Finances

Independent broker network Brokerslink has signed a three year strategic partnership agreement with pan-African insurance group, Saham Finances. The bulletin said the agreement one of the biggest pan-African insurance groups (outside of South Africa) with a turnover of more than …

Brokerslink Chairman Says Brokers and Broker Networks Must Adapt or Decline

Speaking at the 3rd Asia Insurance Brokers’ Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Jose Manuel Fonseca, chairman of Brokerslink, told delegates that, in order to address global challenges, brokers and broker networks must adapt or decline. Highlighting consolidation as a major challenge, …

Brokerslink Appoints Gooch to Drive Business Development

Independent insurance broker network Brokerslink has appointed Corey Gooch as its first director of business development. As part of the executive team, he will help drive Brokerslink’s growth by working with its broker members to introduce new clients and identify …

Brokerslink Chairman Stresses ASEAN Opportunities for Independent Brokers

“Independent insurance brokers, attending the Brokerslink Asia Pacific regional conference in Thailand,” have been advised to “grasp with both hands the significant opportunities generated by the formation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Community in 2015.” José …