Dartford office of care home specialist broker to close

Stuart Reid, Bluefin

Bluefin Insurance Group has bought care home specialist broker Bonsure Insurance Brokers.

Bonsure partners John Whitefield and David Brine will join Bluefin and relocate to the consolidator’s Chelmsford office. Bonsure’s Dartford office will close its three other members of staff are currently under consultation.

Stuart Reid, CEO of Bluefin Insurance Group said: “We believe that Bonsure is an excellent broker with a track record for growth and specialist skills in areas such as care homes. We are very pleased that both John and David wish to continue working in the business as part of Bluefin.

“This is a good example of Bluefin’s acquisition strategy, targeting high quality broking operations with areas of specialism which complement the group’s offering.

“This acquisition shows that we are open for business and we are hungry for more deals.  We hope that our renewed presence in the acquisition market will be welcomed as healthy competition.

“Give me a ring if you are considering selling – we believe we have the best offer in town.”

Bonsure partner John Whitefield said: “We are confident that the attitude and approach of Bluefin is an excellent match for our company. Our customers can look forward to continued excellence as we join a major national broker and we look forward to joining the team and working to expand our business”.