Royal & SunAlliance (R&SA) has joined the panel of independent commercial broking alliance, Cobra.

R&SA joins Allianz Cornhill, AXA, NIG, Norwich Union, and Zurich Personal in addition to scheme and niche insurers Carraig, HSB Haughton and Mini Bus Plus.

Cobra also said it had exceeded its target for its first year with 54 confirmed members.

The Cobra network is aimed at commercial brokers with premium income of between £1m and £10m.