The Countrywide network has launched a new ‘clubs' arrangement for members willing to commit to growth targets across specific business lines and insurers.

A total of five Countrywide clubs are now available, covering household and commercial business.

AXA and Fortis are the first insurers to launch household clubs. Zurich is the first to launch fleet, shops, offices and commercial combined clubs.

Further clubs will be added from other Countrywide strategic insurers.

The level of support commitment ranges from £50,000 to £100,000 GWP and a total of 50 brokers have already signed up.

The arrangement includes numerous commission and rating advantages, in addition to those already offered by Countrywide.

Brokers who join Zurich commercial clubs, for example, benefit from increased commission, discretionary discounts, an interest free direct debit facility, and free uninsured loss recovery on fleet cases.

Clubs runs alongside Countrywide's recently launched Partner Broker initiative.

David Smith, Managing Director – Broker, Zurich Commercial, said: “In today's market it's vital to work with networks that can help brokers grow their accounts with us and win business. Countrywide Clubs offer a wide range of benefits and realistic and achievable targets."

John Dawson, Head of Countrywide, said: “Countrywide Clubs are all about providing recognition and reward for brokers' support commitment across specific business lines and specific insurers."

Countrywide's strategic insurer partners include Allianz, AXA, Fortis, Groupama, MMA and Zurich