Purple signs 50th member

The Purple Partnership has signed its 50th member, Sheffield-based Fletcher Smith Insurances.

Purple managing director Les Brewin said: “Fletcher Smith is already a significant broker and the new management team have very ambitious plans for the business. We’re delighted they’ve chosen to work with Purple to help realise their goals and, of course, we’re thrilled to have reached our half-century of members with their signing. This is the third broker to join us in the last month and we have a very active pipeline of discussions underway, so we’re very pleased with our progress."

Fletcher Smith director Wayne Craven said: “We’re fiercely independent but great believers in what a good network can offer us. This business had been part of a network for a number of years prior to us acquiring control last year and, having decided to review our position, we very much liked what Purple has to offer. It gives us access to markets and high-quality products at enhanced terms, all of which helps provide us with competitive advantage for our customers."