Two brokers' books transfered to branch network

Equity Insurance Group has completed two further book acquisitions, transferring both personal lines and commercial accounts into its growing branch network.

Business previously handled by Hampshire-based, Direct Insurance Services, will transfer to Equity's Basingstoke branch. The accounts of Burnham on Sea broker, JR & MS Turco General Insurance, will be administered at the group's Bridgwater site.

Mike Hutton, Equity's acquisitions director said: "We see real benefit from infilling business acquired from brokers close to our branch locations and are actively seeking similar opportunities throughout our regional footprint."

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