GRP buys Birrell Group to create Midlands hub
Broker becomes GRP's eighth major hub and will retain its brand, with all staff remaining with the business.
Global Risk Partners (GRP) has bought Birrell Group, which comprises Kingsway Insurance Services and Bausor Hall Associates, for an undisclosed sum.
Birrell Group, which is based in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, will keep its brand and become GRP’s hub in the Midlands.
The broker writes a wide range of commercial lines products and, according to GRP, all 21 members of the team, including managing director Leigh Birrell and director James Birrell, will remain with the business.
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