A growing Cumbrian insurance broker has added new employees to its team over recent months.

TL Dallas, an independent insurance broking and risk management specialist, opened its Cumbria-based office in Cockermouth in May 2023.

Since then, the team has expanded from two to eight employees, following several new client wins in the commercial and agricultural sectors.

Tracy Hickman and Anna Jones are the latest additions, each bringing years of experience to the company.

With almost 35 years of industry knowledge, Tracy Hickman said: "I wanted to work for an independent broker that cares about its employees and clients.

"I enjoy building long-lasting client relationships and always do my best for each and every client, which includes businesses of all sizes, as well as working for some farm clients."

Anna Jones began her insurance career 13 years ago, and after a brief break, she returned to the industry.

She said: "After taking a short break from the industry, I approached TL Dallas as I knew that four of my former colleagues were happy there.

"Right from the first interview it immediately felt like home, with a positive and friendly atmosphere and a real dedication to prioritising individual clients’ needs and obtaining the most successful outcomes."

The firm has plans to recruit additional commercial brokers and account executives in the near future.

Managing director Polly Staveley said: "Our Cockermouth office is a prime example of why it’s so important to have a local presence serving clients that operate across all industry sectors throughout Cumbria.

"Their experience levels really are unrivalled, and as our client base continues to grow so does the team, in order to keep providing a personal and knowledgeable insurance broking service, alongside our in-house claims team for when things go wrong."