Bravo Ventures

Empowering ambitious start-up brokers to establish their own brokerage businesses.

Created to address the growing demand from industry entrepreneurs seeking autonomy and stable opportunities within the insurance industry, targeting upper SME, midmarket, and Private Client growth.Bravo Ventures offers a comprehensive support system, including market access, advanced technology platforms, regulatory guidance, and business development resources. The proposition includes a robust compliance framework, ensuring business owners navigate the FCA authorisation process effectively and provide a blueprint to scaling the next generation of independent insurance brokers.

Who is Bravo Ventures for?

Bravo Ventures aims to establish a network targeting ambitious insurance professionals who wish to start their own brokerage businesses.

We see demand in the market to re-seed our industry. The market is full of talented professionals who lack confidence in going alone and are looking for a support network and partner who can help them navigate the complexities of starting a brokerage.

Our set up support will allow young firms to trade under our wing, benefitting from support with becoming directly authorised and guidance on being their own boss.

How can it support you?

Bravo Ventures is designed to provide a comprehensive support system, with controls and capital investment, enabling business owners to build successful and sustainable businesses within the insurance industry.

Authorisation

Business owners will be supported towards achieving Direct Authorisation (DA) with the FCA before launch.

Operational Model

Business owners will operate using a Bravo-approved PAS system and digital trading platform. All client money handling, including insurer reconciliation, will be centrally managed by Bravo.

Compliance

Bravo Compliance will work with you to implement and maintain a robust risk and control framework. Our support will give you the knowledge and tools you need to ensure you are meeting regulatory and industry requirements.

Agency & TOBA Management

Business owners will trade on global Bravo TOBAs with agencies administered by Bravo in line with Placement strategies of Bravo Ventures. Bravo will lead on the administration and management of agency and TOBA.

support Services

Our outsourced central services model supports business owners across every stage of growth – from building their brand to investing in people, leveraging data insights, and more. By enhancing their expertise, we enable business owners to focus on what matters most – their clients and trading.

Placement & Trading

Mutually agreed placement strategy with sufficient controls. Access to PAS, CRM, Insights, Digital Trader, and Navigator, along with Portfolio Solutions. Future developments across products and panels.