Insurance and finance firm The County Group has bought a Cheshire firm in what is its second acquisition of the year.
Northwich-based Britannia Consultants Services has become the latest addition to the Crewe-based group, but with all staff to remain under the same brand.
Alastair Christopherson, group managing director of The County Group, said the firm has "had [its] eye on them for some time".
He added: “Britannia is a quality local commercial insurance broker, based near our head office in Crewe; I warmly welcome directors Stephen Farrell and Joanne Ford and their team to The County Group.
“Stephen Farrell has built Britannia’s success by focusing on high retention rates and a commitment to relationship management, the mark of a business with outstanding local connections and relationships.
"We have had our eye on them for some time, so we were delighted when Stephen and Joanne agreed to become part of County.”
Mr Farrell of Britannia said: “County is the leading regional broker in our part of the world, with an incredible recent history.
"Becoming part of their story was always the most likely outcome once we decided we wanted to move to the next stage of our journey.”
He added: “In these uncertain times, it is vital to feel a valued part of a bigger group. The resources provided by both County and parent company GRP make me very optimistic about our future.”
