Clear buys construction specialist broker
Clear Group has strengthened its construction specialism buying Blackhawk Insurance Services in Essex.
Based in Westcliff-on-Sea, Blackhawk works with clients across the construction sector.
According to its website, the firm provides general contractors, general building, high risk contractors, wet and wired, demolition contractors, and groundwork contractors insurance.
Top 100 Broker Clear claimed the deal will expand its expertise in the sector.
Becoming part of Clear will allow us to build on that foundation, draw on the wider group’s resources and capabilities, and further enhance our offering
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