Worldwide Broker Network News

Starnes Succeeds Basso as CEO at Worldwide Broker Network in California

San Mateo, Calif.-based Worldwide Broker Network’s board of directors has elected Francie Starnes as CEO. Starnes succeeds Bruce Basso, who becomes chairman emeritus. Starnes was named WBN president and chief operating officer a year ago. Starnes was with American International …

Worldwide Broker Network Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Worldwide Broker Network, the network of independent property/casualty brokers and employee benefits consultants, has begun a year-long celebration of its 25th anniversary. More than 90 executives from 27 different European countries gathered at the London headquarters of sponsors Allied …

WBN Owners Conference comes to Northern California

The Worldwide Broker Network’s Owners Conference in San Francisco from April 17 to 20 is expected to draw 200 industry professionals. The WBN event, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on Nob Hill, is part of a tradition of rotating meetings …

Northern California-based Broker Group to Meet in Shanghai

The Worldwide Broker Network, a group headquartered in San Mateo, Calif., will hold an owners conference in Shanghai, China on Oct. 17 through Oct. 20 12. The event is expected to draw a gathering of roughly 150 owners and principals …

Mayer Brown Adds Woods As Partner And Global Co-Leader

Global law firm Mayer Brown named veteran insurance regulatory advisor James R. Woods as a partner and a co-leader of the global Insurance Industry Group. Also a member of Mayer Brown’s corporate and securities practice, Woods will divide his time …

Worldwide Broker Network Brings on Associate Members

San Mateo, Calif.-basedWorldwide Broker Network has expanded its membership to include associate members. WBN membership has always been limited to property/casualty and employee benefits brokers, so the admission of non-brokers as associate members is a new development for the network. …