Antur acquires Haven Insurance’s Swansea office

According to the broker, the deal will reinforce its position as one of the largest brokers in South Wales. All Swansea-based Haven customers will now have access to the full network of insurers and specialist business and personal schemes at Antur.

Haven was established in Milford Haven in the 1970s when it was known as Griffiths and Jones. The Swansea office was opened in 2002 and two offices work with around 3,000 customers across South Wales.

Antur has procured its Swansea branch only and the Milford Haven will operate as normal. The two staff from the Swansea branch of Haven will join Antur's head office on Walter Road in Swansea.

The acquisition of Haven is Antur's eighth purchase in five years. The company stated it aims to make at least one acquisition a year for the next five years.

John Knox, chairman of Antur Insurance, said: "This move will see Antur strengthen its competitive edge in Swansea and expand our network of customers across South Wales. The team at Haven are fellow Chartered brokers and are a well respected broker in the area. We look forward to welcoming Mark and Melissa to the team.

"Although 2011 will be a difficult year for the economy I am confident that Antur is on course to achieve its five year business plan growth of doubling the business."

Mark Pitt, Haven's sales director, said: "We're very pleased to be joining Antur Insurance, a broker that has access to some of the best rates from the major insurance providers. We're looking forward to starting 2011 with a new start and joining John's team in Swansea."