Erskine Murray Insurance Brokers acquires Offley Insurance Services Ltd
Independent insurance broker, Erskine Murray, today announced that it has acquired Cheshire based brokerage Offley Insurance Services Ltd.
This news comes shortly after Erskine Murray appointed two new Board Members to join their Senior Executive Team to steer the business forward. Since then the business has forged numerous strategic partnerships as part of their growth plans.
Tom Bartleet, CEO at Erskine Murray commented: “We are delighted that Peter and his strong team at Offley Insurance have chosen to join our business.
“Offley Insurance is a well-run and highly regarded business in the North West, which is set to significantly boost our presence in the region and extend our support for our existing customers. Their business is a perfect fit for us as we continue to invest and look for the right opportunities to grow. We’re excited about what the region has to offer and what we can offer new and existing clients. It is therefore an important acquisition for us, as part of our expansion and growth plans over the next three years.”
Alan Wheeler, Commercial Director at Erskine Murray added: “The premise behind our investment in Offley Insurance is to boost our regional presence throughout the UK and continue to grow through local acquisitions of well established and quality brokers.
“It is a saturated market, therefore building alliances will enable us to bolster our service offering and increase our reach. Our strength is our customer focus and we have developed several specialisms over the last 12-months, as well as invested in technology in order to stay ahead of the ever evolving market demands and customer needs.
“It is encouraging to see a strong appetite amongst broker business owners to be part of a larger organisation in order to strengthen their proposition. This latest acquisition forms part of our model to acquire more brokerages throughout the UK, whereby we encourage management to remain at the forefront of their business, enabling us to grow organically and via trusted partnerships.
“We are looking forward to working with Peter and the team to build our presence in the North of England.”
Offley Insurance, an independent company separated from the Offley Group in 1993 to focus on their commercial lines and enhanced service levels. This deal will strengthen Erskine Murray’s UK reach and see Offley clients benefit from additional services and capabilities.
Peter Morrissey, CEO and Owner of Offley Insurance, said: “Erskine Murray has led the way in bringing new opportunities to their client base by introducing specialisms and new partnerships, which our customers will now be able to benefit from.
“We knew that in order to provide the best customer service it was important to be part of a larger organistaion. We equally wanted to be part of a vision that put the customer at the heart of what they do, therefore we knew that Erskine Murray were right for us and our customers.
“Offley Insurance is a great, local success story and, as the pace of change in the insurance arena continues to accelerate, we’re delighted to be working with such a great partner.”
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Notes to the Editor:
About Erskine Murray:
Erskine Murray is a leading independent insurance brokerage and a significant player in the insurance marketplace, offering an advised service. Centrally based in Leicester, Erskine Murray has a national presence with account executives located throughout the country. Due to the size of the business, Erskine Murray are able to negotiate competitive terms and respond immediately to customer requirements and their changing circumstances. Erskine Murray have a reputation for looking after their clients, with the ability to arrange highly innovative risk solutions designed to provide optimum protection.
www.erskine-murray.co.uk
About Offley Insurance:
Originally formed in 1975 Offley Insurance was part of the Offley Group but since separated in 1993 to become an independent insurance broker. It is this length of service that makes Offley Insurance stand out from the crowd. Given that Offley Insurance has dealt with many of their customers for decades, they understand their requirements precisely. An insurance policy is simply a piece of paper but what it contains is a “promise to pay” and it is their willingness to engage with customers and knowledge of their business that ensures that promise is honoured. That is the very ethos of the company, customers are not simply a number, whether a large company with premiums in the hundreds of thousands or a sole trader working from home, Offley Insurance are dedicated to customer service.
www.offleyinsurance.co.uk