Cooke & Mason MD welcomes takeover by PIB
David Charles says his brokerage is eyeing growth across the business.
Cooke & Mason managing director David Charles has told Insurance Age that his firm has a "tremendous opportunity" to grow after being bought by PIB Insurance Brokers.
He revealed the approach was made within the last couple of months and said there will be no rebranding or job losses at his brokerage.
PIB chief executive officer Brendan McManus said they are excited to have the expertise of Cooke & Mason, a chartered insurance broker formed in 1976 with 120 staff, on board.
The transaction
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