Member Testimonials
Listen to (and read) the thoughts of
some of our members
“We entered a partnership with Cobra Network whilst we were setting up our business following successful partnerships with them where we’ve worked before. The support has been fantastic and we’re utilising a lot of their services as they really added value. The Broker Insights system has been invaluable in helping us review where we are but also help us plan for our future regarding product lines and insurers. The compliance support that’s on offer is fantastic and we’re just starting to utilise this going forward. The team are incredibly knowledgeable and understanding of different business models. The Broking Desk was a huge help in the early stages as they added support with Insurers we were working on direct access to and we’re still finding them beneficial on complicated risks. Overall, the proposition being free is great for any broker as the value added is as good as any paid service we’ve used before! We look forward to being a part of the network as they innovate further in the future.”
“Cobra is a game changer for brokers. We were paying tens of thousands of pounds with previous networks that offered, at best, a few thousand pounds worth of benefits and never came close to the support we receive from Cobra!”
Longfields Insurance Brokers
“I cannot speak highly enough of Cobra Network, as a new start-up company in 2023 they have been nothing but outstanding. The Broking Desk team will always help and support any business that comes across their desk, without the broking desk NBe Brokers as a company wouldn't have grown as we have, their support was nothing short of brilliant for us. The Cobra Quote portal is possible the greatest gem the broking side has, the question set is easily laid out and the fact all markets are shopped is outstanding as this is very time saving and can help us continue to grow our client base.
The compliance support that Cobra offer is without doubt the best in all networks from my opinion, Jenny and Lisa have been brilliant and are also at the end of the phone for support in HR and FCA matters, they have guided us through some periods we didn't fully understand thanks to the FCA ever changing views on reporting.
Our Strategic Account Manager (SAM) 'Stuart' I have known for many years but his effort in ensuring every broker within the network is happy and growing is brilliant, he has personally been on hand to help us with gaining direct agencies and maintain our relationship with existing insurers.
I have nothing but praise for Cobra Network and the efforts it will go to for us at NBe Brokers, the fact this network is free is amazing as well.”
NBe Brokers
“Cobra Network has been exceptional in helping us secure agency relationships with both Allianz and Aviva. I couldn’t be more grateful for the assistance we’ve received, especially from Jamie, whose unwavering support and tremendous effort made a significant difference. It’s been a long journey, but with Cobra’s help, we’ve successfully achieved our goals. A big shout-out to both Cobra and Jamie for their outstanding work!”
Nicolae Caminschi, Director, eCovers
“Cobra Network has been instrumental in the success and growth of LMB Insurance. From my early days looking for agencies and support, Cobra helped us get in front of insurers and backed us the whole way. Thanks to the benefits the group offers, as well as the encouragement and engagement from Cobra, we are now a £1m+ GWP broker. Cobra Network continues to play an integral role in our ongoing success, supporting us with compliance, HR, and bespoke schemes. My business wouldn’t be where it is without Cobra, and I am forever grateful.”
Luke Behenna, MD, LMB Insurance
“We’re a new business, only established 15 months ago, and honestly, without Cobra we wouldn’t have lasted 12 months, maybe even six. The underwriters, the broking desk, the networking, and Stuart, our strategic manager, have all been there for us, putting us in touch with the right people and supporting us throughout. I can’t recommend them enough—and it’s free. We wouldn’t have survived 15 months without Cobra. The people are friendly, you can always pick up the phone and speak to someone. Everything about it is good.”
Phil Warburton
“We’ve been network members for about six or seven years now and I’ve always appreciated the way you introduce me to new agencies, but never insist on using anyone in particular. It’s very much a case of ‘use us, and we can help you.’ The compliance support is great as well—that was the reason we joined in the first place. Special mention to Jenny on compliance; she’s been very good and has helped us a lot ever since we started.”
Dan Leyland
“As a new broker, we’re really focused on selling policies, and what the Cobra Network gives us is the surrounding infrastructure. You help us with compliance, marketing, and even legal support. I’ve been having conversations about the different types of support, and we’re having a compliance chat next week. It’s really valuable as a small broker to have that support in the background, as it takes the pressure off having to pay for those services separately, so I can focus on the sales side. Another great thing about Cobra is the introduction to insurers. You have your own insurer panel, but you’ve also been transformational in the number of insurance introductions you’ve given me. That’s enabled me to build a strong panel of insurers to offer to our clients, which has totally changed the way we do business. It’s helped our growth and supported us. Without Cobra, we wouldn’t have even got off the ground. It’s been fantastic.”
Liz Bilney, Fuzzy Insurance
“We’ve been members for around 20 years now, so we’ve seen all the changes, from the network’s start-up days to how it’s evolved. The changes from PIB and everything over the past couple of years have been very positive. It’s going in the right direction, and I’m a great believer in the network.”
Mark Timmins
“I think it’s great having so much support from Cobra Network, from marketing to compliance. Having the broking desk to help us out is just the full package, especially if you don’t have all those agencies and facilities yourself. It really is a godsend.”
Kathryn McKenzie, Mango Insurance
“The benefits of the Cobra Network for an independent business are that you can take as much or as little as you need from it. If you want to be staunchly independent, you just take the bits you need—whether that’s broking or compliance—and leave the rest. Or you can have the whole thing.”
Scott Williams, Clarke Williams Ltd
"Cobra helps my business to continue to succeed and remain competitive by being a great conduit between insurers and brokers rewarding both parties with benefits. The support and personal relationship development is crucial to a successful business."
Lovatt Insurance