A Cumbrian insurance broker is expanding its business team.

H&H Insurance Brokers (HHIB), based in Carlisle, has recruited industry specialists and promoted from within to meet business demands.

The new team of account executives, brokers, and account handlers have a combined industry experience of more than 80 years.

Kara Jenkinson, who joined HHIB earlier this year, will lead the team as the firm’s head of commercial.

Kara Jenkinson, Head of Commercial at H&H Insurance Brokers (Image: Supplied) Account executives Lee Sparrow and Ruth Wallbank, account handler Tom McGaffin, commercial brokers Rachel Neile and Kirsty Glencross, and apprentice account executive Ellie Slack complete the team.

Ms Jenkinson said: "Our focus on providing a locally based service has seen our client base grow as more people look for a dedicated, personal service, rather than dealing with a faceless call centre.

"As a team, we bring together a range of specialist skills, industry knowledge, and expertise so we can build on that success and continue to deliver a great service for our clients."

She also noted that while HHIB has a strong foundation in the agricultural and rural sector, the team serves clients in sectors such as tourism and hospitality, property, and transport.

She said: "We work alongside businesses, from sole traders to large organisations, to provide them with tailor-made insurance solutions, and our new-look team will enable us to deliver the right results for even more clients in the commercial sector."

The expansion is part of HHIB's ongoing growth plans.

In the past year, the firm has taken on several new members of staff and opened a new office in Northallerton, North Yorkshire.

Paul Graham, managing director of H&H Insurance Brokers, said: "The expansion of the business team signals our intention to grow our client base across the business sector.

"Our focus is on supporting businesses through providing trusted advice and the right policies so they have the peace of mind that they are protected whatever the future may bring."

HHIB has six regional offices across the North of England, the Scottish Borders, and Wales.

Its head office is based at Rosehill, Carlisle.