Woodstock makes 30th acquisition with Clear Insurance book
Woodstock Insurance Brokers has chalked up its 30th acquisition in its 10-year history with the capture of a personal lines book of business from Clear Insurance Management.
According to the Maidstone-based broker, the book - which includes more than 1,200 individual policies - will provide risk spread across the household and motor insurance markets.
General manager, David Hadden, explained: "We are constantly striving to improve our offering to customers, and this acquisition will strengthen our portfolio and service.
"Over the last year we have concentrated on organic growth, however this transaction signals our intent to continue to grow Woodstock through
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