Ripe expands into holiday homes insurance with latest deal
Digital managing general agent Ripe has bought holiday homes insurance specialist Schofields, marking its entrance into the sector.
Bolton-based Schofields was established in 1984 and is a family-run business. With over 10,000 policyholders, it provides specialist holiday homes insurance for properties in the UK and overseas.
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