Insurance broker Beddis & Partners, formerly Beddis Hobbs, is moving to larger premises in central Birmingham. The company said rising staff numbers prompted the move.

The company is also introducing a new corporate image, logo and website

Beddis & Partners said the changes followed an agreement by its chief executive officer, Peter Beddis, to release 30% of his equity holding in the company to three new shareholders.

They are company directors David Wheatley, Steve Nelms and Neil Dunsby.

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