Trade Direct announces DIY tie-up
Trade Direct Insurance has been appointed by Kingfisher Group UK and Ireland as the sole supplier and administrator of tools and public liability insurance for customers.
The specialist construction broker said the partnership would benefit both parties in their delivery of services to the home improvement trade.
Kingfisher's UK trade brands include Screwfix, TradePoint and Trade UK.
And Richard Woolford, Trade Direct MD, said: "To form an association with companies like Screwfix and TradePoint, two of the UK's largest suppliers of building components, offers us great opportunities to apply our expert knowledge.
"Clearly the insurance of tools is extremely
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