Bravo Networks has announced the launch of Bravo Digital Trader – marking its biggest investment in digital transformation in 20 years.

The e-trade platform caters for SME regional business, representing approximately 80% of Bravo Networks’ member cases.

The launch was unveiled at Bravo Networks largest annual conference to date, with over 700 delegates and 50 exhibitors attending the event at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham.

Digital Trader will connect network members with exclusive e-trade panels, broadening digital placement opportunities.

The platform matches cases with insurer appetite and provides real-time updates during the quote process. It aims to improve trading efficiency by integrating third-party data and introducing more efficient and targeted question sets.

Bravo Digital Trader also offers a bespoke user interface and access to exclusive panels, which will ultimately bring opportunities to deliver better outcomes for our members’ customers.

Digital Trader forms part of Bravo Networks Accelerator – a suite of data – trading- and service-driven tools, which facilitates better connectivity between the networks,’ regional broker members and insurer partners.

Bravo Insights sits at the heart of Accelerator and uses technological advancements to give members unprecedented insight into their existing books, identifying the opportunities to consolidate business into strategic insurer markets, matching this to insurer appetite and outputting a roadmap to help members achieve their goals.

“Bravo Digital Trader represents a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionise commercial lines trading,” said Scott Bennett, Managing Director at Bravo Networks. “We believe that by leveraging technology and innovation, we can empower our members to trade more efficiently, unlock profitable business opportunities, and ultimately deliver better outcomes for our members’ policyholders.”

Nikki Lidster, Head of SME Trading, Zurich said: “The launch of Digital Trader marks a milestone in the digitisation of our industry.

“This new e-trade offering is a real game changer and we’re really excited to be part of this development and are delighted to have written the first policy.

“We look forward to the further opportunities this will bring to our partnership with Bravo Networks.”