Scunthorpe based broker is fourth deal to date

Broker Direct has completed the acquisition of Barry Fenton Insurance Brokers based in Scunthorpe.

This follows the purchase of Bevan Fox Insurance Brokers based in Tamworth, Fitzsimons Insurance Consultants in Stockport and Greenhalgh & Gregson in Bolton.

Terry Stanley, managing director of Broker Direct Retail Holdings said: “I am absolutely delighted that Barry Fenton Insurance Brokers Limited is now part of the Broker Direct stable.

"It is a quality broking operation who, I know, gave considerable thought to who they would trust with the future of their clients and staff before choosing us."

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