AssuredPartners International Announces Acquisition of South West Brokers Limited
27/03/2023 Written by: AP Communications
AssuredPartners International announces acquisition of South West Brokers Limited marking another significant step in its expansion across the region.
AssuredPartners, a leading insurance broker in the United States, UK and Ireland is pleased to announce the acquisition of South West Brokers Limited which trades under the name of Westinsure Plymouth (“Westinsure”), subject to regulatory approval.
Westinsure provides insurance solutions to a range of commercial and personal lines clients. Placing in the region of £5m GWP, the entire team will remain in their current roles and continue under the leadership of Brian Jones.
David Heathfield, CEO of AssuredPartners International, said: “Westinsure enjoys a very strong reputation across the South West and we are excited to work with Brian and the team as we look to continue our growth across the region and throughout the UK. Establishing a presence in Plymouth was a key strategic target for us following our successful acquisition of the PSP Group last year, and combining our collective expertise will help to ensure that we become the leading provider of Insurance broking services across the South West.”
Brian Jones, founder of Westinsure said: “I am incredibly proud of the business we have built over the years and I was keen to find a partner with whom I could grow the business in the years ahead. I have known and worked with Bob Parkins of the PSP Group for many years and I’m excited to combine our wealth of knowledge and be part of the rapidly expanding AssuredPartners’ footprint in the UK & Ireland.”
Bob Parkins CEO of PSP Group said: “I have worked with Brian & Jo in the past when we were on the Westinsure journey together. Since then, I have been very impressed with the business they have built. Over the years they have assembled a very experienced team which has justifiably earned the excellent reputation they have in the market. I very much look forward to working with them again and expanding the business in Plymouth and beyond”
Westinsure Plymouth is a local insurance specialist, providing a comprehensive range of business and personal policies that can be tailored to suit all of your insurance requirements.
About AssuredPartners
AssuredPartners is one of the fastest-growing, independent insurance agencies in the United States, UK and Ireland. This latest addition to the group follows closely behind acquisitions in the South West, Kent, Leeds and across Ireland. Founded in 2011, AssuredPartners has acquired in excess of 450 agencies, with offices in four countries and 36 states across the US. With in excess of 9,00 employees, it is one of the largest independently owned brokers in the world.
For more information about the services provided by AssuredPartners International, please visit https://www.assuredpartners.co.uk/
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