To survive market uncertainty and the economic downturn brokers need to think outside the box, reassess their business models and seek to capitalise on their strengths, according to Paul Muir, MD of 1 Answer Network. Brokers have been hit hard by the increase in the FSCS levy, adding to the challenges they face in a difficult operating environment. Muir argues that brokers need to discover and take advantage of whatever their unique strength is,... 

1 Answer Network is collaborating with Selfnet to provide its membership with the all-encompassing Selfsure product. The product is designed to simplify the buying of insurance for both brokers and customers, and is aimed at mid-high net worth customers. Brokers will be able to provide customers with a single, full-cycle policy that covers home, motor, travel and classic car, accessible through 1 Answer Network in a ‘white label’ format.... 

High street personal lines broker network 1 Answer Network is launching a new, better web server to allow its members access to cutting edge web solutions. Installation of the CDL ‘Integrity’ server was completed successfully in December and the new service is to be rolled out by April, allowing present and future ‘Executive’ members to take advantage of full Internet trading ability. Members will benefit from 1 Answer Network’s...