Clear Group expands into Scotland with commercial broker acquisition

Clear Group has expanded into Scotland with the acquisition of commercial broker Cairn Corporate, based in Kirkcaldy, Fife.

With annual income approaching £1m and a dedicated team of eight, Cairn Corporate delivers personalised services backed by an in house claims team.

The deal marks Clear Group’s first Scottish office and team, a significant step in its UK expansion strategy.

Mike Edgeley, group chief executive at Clear Group, said: “This is an exciting milestone for Clear as we expand into Scotland for the first time.

”Cairn Corporate is a highly respected business that we know well and we are confident our shared values and focus on client service will create a strong platform for growth.

”This acquisition is the first step in our ambitious plans to expand further in Scotland through additional acquisitions and new hires.”

’Best platform to grow’

Cairn Corporate was founded by Robert Young in 2011 and has been led by managing director Andrew Watson and chairman Michael Quinn since 2020.

Watson said: “Joining Clear is a great outcome for our clients and our team.

”It ensures continuity, stability and access to the scale and resources of a larger group while maintaining the personal service we are known for. We see this as the best platform to grow our presence in Scotland and are excited about the opportunities ahead.”