Bob Beckett sells up

NFU Mutual-owned broking subsidiary Country Mutual Insurance Brokers is set to takeover The Beckett Group from 31 December in a move that will increase its offices from 18 to 22.

Neil McKenzie, CMIB managing director said: "This is the largest acquisition CMIB has undertaken and it will create a broking business that will offer exceptional management and commercial insurance expertise.

"The Beckett Group is a very sound and well run broker business which has become the dominant firm in the East of England and it's an excellent fit with CMIB because of its expertise in commercial insurance and commitment to high standards of customer care.

"It gives me great pleasure to

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk.

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Insurance Age? View our subscription options

Register

Sign up and gain access to five complimentary news articles every month.

Already have an account? Sign in here

This address will be used to create your account

Sporting Sponsor: Verlingue

Insurance Age caught up with Neal Lumb, executive director of sales and marketing at Verlingue, to hear about the how the business sponsors a range of clubs and sports.

Ex-broker CEO running to be MP

The former owner and CEO of Erskine Murray Insurance Brokers Tom Bartleet is to run as a parliamentary candidate in the 2024 general election for the Liberal Democrats in South Suffolk.