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Yorkshire insurance broker throws down the Gauntlet

The Yorkshire commercial insurance broker and risk manager, Gauntlet Group, has launched a dynamic new network for directly authorised brokers, following months of strategic planning.

Gauntlet Broker Partnership (GBP) offers smaller brokers a comprehensive suite of services and access to the main insurance markets.

Leeds-based Gauntlet says it believes GBP to be the most holistic package of support available to those wishing to be directly authorised and says the network will be robust and vibrant, thanks to the experience its Gauntlet Enterprise division has already accrued with Appointed Representatives.

GBP is already tempting brokers who struggle to access the most competitive rates from insurers, or find it difficult to place risks. It also provides an exit strategy for brokers who have perhaps another 10 years trading ahead of them, prior to retirement, and who wish to maximise their earnings during that period.

Through GBP, smaller brokers can gain all the advantages of belonging to a network under the care of Gauntlet Enterprise – which already successfully supports over 30 thriving Appointed Representatives. At the same time, GBP takes away the hassles that make life difficult for those with stretched resources and no desire to invest in expensive IT systems that could ease workload.

Brokers joining Gauntlet Broker Partnership will receive a high level of broking support and join an organisation in which innovation continuously drives customer service, quality and growth, seamlessly and simultaneously.

GBP also provides marketing and PR support, with a marketing plan created for every member of the network. Directly authorised brokers are equipped with high quality materials and templates, for use with both customers and insurers.

Gauntlet Group’s managing director, Roger Gaunt, says: ’Gauntlet Broker Partnership is a very exciting development for Gauntlet and we believe it will be an attractive proposition for any small broker wishing to access the benefits of belonging to a network with an enviable level of buying power in the market, solid and impressive insurer relationships and a great track record of working with appointed representatives over the last six years“

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Robert Beaumont .