When it completed a swoop for CJN Insurance Services earlier this week, County Group noted that it had more deals in due diligence. We didn’t have to wait long to find out about one of those moves.
The Global Risk Partners firm has today announced its 100% acquisition of Britannia Consultants Services Limited, the Northwich, Cheshire-based provider of commercial lines insurance.
“Britannia is a quality local commercial insurance broker, based near our head office in Crewe; I warmly welcome directors Stephen Farrell and Joanne Ford and their team to County Group,” said County Group MD Alastair Christopherson.
The deal will see all staff remain with the business at its existing office – and the brand will not be impacted at this time.
“Stephen Farrell has built Britannia’s success by focusing on high retention rates and a commitment to relationship management, the mark of a business with outstanding local connections and relationships,” Christopherson added. “We have had our eye on them for some time, so we were delighted when Stephen and Joanne agreed to become part of County.”
Farrell also gave his verdict on the deal – describing County as “the leading regional broker in our part of the world.” He noted that becoming part of its story was the right move for the company as it looked at the next stage of its journey.
“In these uncertain times, it is vital to feel a valued part of a bigger group,” he said. “The resources provided by both County and parent company GRP make me very optimistic about our future.”
