CountrywidePlus will offer brokers enhanced commissions, the network claims.

Countrywide Network has launched CountrywidePlus, a new proposition that will help member brokers generate more income and grow their business, they claim.

The network said CountrywidePlus will offer brokers enhanced commissions from a panel of leading insurer partners and a host of additional business services. These include HR, IT, and compliance.

Existing members of the network will have the option of upgrading from the standard Countrywide membership package to CountrywidePlus

CountrywidePlus members will also gain access to PowerPlace products via Open GI’s Open Trader solution - an electronic trading platform for commercial lines business.

Nick Haycock, managing director at Countrywide, said: “Countrywide has always been about providing the best deals for brokers – to help them generate advantages for their business and advantages for their customers. With CountrywidePlus, members still retain independence whilst benefiting from additional business support.

“At Countrywide we understand that some brokers need advice and guidance in core business areas such as HR, IT and Compliance. Therefore it is important to provide them with a range of options. Open GI users now benefit from more choice and flexibility when choosing a network.

“This is a first for Countrywide and we are confident that CountrywidePlus will become the preferred membership choice for brokers, whether that’s our existing members upgrading or Open GI users joining Countrywide. With Countrywide the benefits really do add up!”