Coversure grows into the medical cannabis sector with broker launch
The Coversure Network has expanded its specialist healthcare sector presence with the launch of Cupican Insurance Brokers in Stevenage.
Richard Cupit, pictured, has joined the broker to lead the offering.
According to LinkedIn, Cupit was most recently head of healthcare at PIB’s speciality division. Prior to that he held roles at Towergate, Gallagher and Palm Insurance.
Jensten-owned Coversure noted the medical cannabis sector represents a new area of expertise within the network.
ExpansionCoversure has branched out across the UK and into new sectors this year. In September Coversure Insurance Services opened an office in Yeovil.
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