Clear Group acquires Gauntlet Appointed Representative Network and Gauntlet Retail Brokers to expand its Brokerbility offering
We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Gauntlet Appointed Representative Network (AR) and Gauntlet Retail Brokers, further strengthening Brokerbility’s proposition for ambitious independent brokers across the UK.
The Gauntlet AR Network is a leading principal for Appointed Representative insurance brokers, assuming full regulatory responsibility on behalf of its AR members. Gauntlet has built a strong reputation for championing local and niche brokers, offering a comprehensive broking platform, extensive market access, online quote-and-buy functionality and e-trade solutions that support their growth ambitions. Gauntlet is a great partner to talented brokers thinking of starting their own business, providing the guidance and support to make the leap safely, and then flourish.
Founded in Leeds in 1994 by Roger Gaunt, Gauntlet has grown into a leading specialist commercial insurance broker and national broker network. Roger will remain with the combined business to play a pivotal role in the development of Brokerbility’s AR proposition, with a particular focus on expanding membership across its various offerings and supporting entrepreneurial brokers.
Commenting on the acquisition, John Dunn, Managing Director of Brokerbility, said:
“Over the past four years Brokerbility has been on a mission to be the network community of choice for those seeking to build high quality growth focused independent insurance businesses. Through our membership we have developed options and pathways for entrepreneurs and existing businesses to join our community and progress together. As we enter our 20th anniversary year the combination of Brokerbility and Gauntlet deepens an already successful collaboration, to give brokers real choice and expand our powerful community network for a broader group of members”
Roger Gaunt, Founder and CEO of Gauntlet, added:
“Gauntlet has always been about supporting entrepreneurial brokers with the right framework, flexibility and support to succeed. Becoming fully part of Brokerbility allows us to accelerate that vision as part of a wider, values led community. I’m excited to continue growing the AR network and to help shape a proposition that truly reflects what brokers want and need.”
We extend a warm welcome to Roger and the team, and look forward to strengthening our support for brokers.
