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About Us

The Bravo Group  continues to invest in, protect and champion the future of independent broking.

Comprising of three forward thinking brands – Broker Network, Compass and Ethos Broking – we use our diversity and extensive influence to push boundaries and set new standards, driving tangible and relevant change across the industry.

We thrive on differentiation and derive immense strength from our differences.

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Who We Are
What We Do
Management Team
Our Culture
“ Bravo Group has only been established since 2016, but in that time, we’ve seen exponential growth firmly establishing us as a key player within the broking industry. The great news is we are only just getting started, there is so much more to come. ”
- Des O'Connor,
Group CEO
Who We Are
Who We Are

Three brands, more than 40 offices and a geographical footprint that spans the UK. Unsurprisingly, our people boast a diverse range of skills, ideas and backgrounds.

Our market strength is backed by a 700 strong community of professionals; from account handlers to underwriters and HR experts to system analysts who with their combined expertise provide an unparalleled service to our brokers.

With shared beliefs and ambitions our aim is to be the most trusted advisor to each and every one of our brokers.

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What We Do

The Bravo Group has an established and growing market share within the UK insurance broking space.

We support independent brokers to achieve their growth ambitions via our established Networks or our fast-developing retail advisory broking business.

Our Culture
Management Team

Through the vast experience and industry knowledge, our management team lead the Bravo Group’s vision through strategic, financial and operational insight.

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Des O’Connor
Group CEO
Des has been in the insurance industry for over 30 years having started out in the Reinsurance and Wholesale markets in London. Prior to joining the Bravo Group, he was MD of Gallagher Schemes & Affinity Division for eight years, and has also worked in a significant private equity backed insurance brokerage. In December 2018, Des moved into the Group CEO role, overseeing all three brands within the Bravo Group.
Simon Drew
Group Chief Financial Officer
Simon Drew joined the Group in July 2015. A qualified accountant, Simon has spent the past 15 years in large global corporates such as Aon and Crawford & Company as well as private equity and venture capital backed insurance brokerages. Positions within the industry have covered Finance & Administration as a board director as well as Strategic Global M&A. Prior to his period in insurance, Simon spent 13 years in pan European logistics with both DFDS and P&O.
Jaime Swindle
Managing Director of Networks and Products
With a firm foundation in the broking world, Jaime’s 20+ year insurance career has taken her from Countrywide Network and Misys which was once Broker Network  to build a profile across the industry before returning to the fold. Specialising in eTrade products and systems for AXA and ACE European Group (CHUBB), Jaime also led NIG’s eTrade strategy where she was responsible for the build and launch of the insurer’s market-leading platform, managing the eTrade business and creating the National Trading Centre in Manchester. At Bravo Group, Jaime has overall accountability for driving the performance of our Networks as well as product development across Broker Network, Compass and Broker Network Underwriting.
Bethanny Ash
Group Communications Director
Having worked in financial and professional services for over 10 years, Beth joined Broker Network in 2013 from a global legal practice, where she delivered media relations and marketing for the UK and Europe. Beth has a vast range of communications experience planning and executing marketing strategies, in addition to promoting businesses and their people via a range of traditional and innovative media.
Clare Wakeford
Group HR Director
Clare Wakeford joined Broker Network in 2017, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience of People and Talent Management across a number of business sectors. Actively leading the HR strategy, Clare has held senior HR positions across Financial Services, Insurance, Retail and Private Medical businesses, including mergers, acquisition and change management.
Richard Tuplin
Ethos Broking Managing Director
Richard joined Ethos Broking in 2018, having worked as an independent broker for over 18 years, holding various roles including MD of Jelf Insurance Partnership (formerly TIP) and latterly Regional Director for Jelf Insurance Brokers. Richard’s role sees him working with the Group’s acquired brokers to help them develop and drive their commercial plans as well as supporting on any planned future acquisitions.
Susan Adcock
Group Chief Operations Officer
Susan joined the Group in August 2016 to integrate regional partners into the newly formed acquisition arm of the business. She has extensive experience in the general insurance industry fulfilling roles from Commercial Underwriting, Sales, Operational Management through to managing large transformation programmes with Aviva, Friends Life, Brightside Insurance Group and latterly Broker Network.
Des O’Connor
Group CEO
Simon Drew
Group Chief Financial Officer
Jaime Swindle
Managing Director of Networks and Products
Bethanny Ash
Group Communications Director
Clare Wakeford
Group HR Director
Richard Tuplin
Ethos Broking Managing Director
Susan Adcock
Group Chief Operations Officer
Our Culture

There is no such thing as a pipedream. We believe in our people and we want them to achieve their goals.

We are visionary

We break moulds and refuse to follow industry trends. We never take our people for granted and through learning and mentoring encourage them to explore new possibilities.

We are diverse

We bring diversity and inclusivity into sharp focus so everyone is given the chance to succeed. Wellbeing is top of our agenda and we are devoted to providing equal opportunities at every level.

We are a powerhouse

Collectively we believe we have the expertise and people to shape the future of insurance broking.

We motivate, we modernise and we move forward together.

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