ONE of the West Midlands' largest independent insurance brokers has opened a new office in Kidderminster.

Jobson James, who work with many leading companies within the region and across the country, has taken up office space in Coventry Street as it actively seeks to expand its branch network.

Originally established in 1991 by Kidderminster resident Martin James, the company is headquartered in Birmingham, but also has offices in London and Leominster, as well as its new premises in Kidderminster.

They offer bespoke risk and insurance solutions for businesses as well as health and wellbeing solutions and private client insurance.

Graeme MacDougall, who will head up the new office, said: "We have a policy of investing in regional offices and Kidderminster provides us with the ideal platform for further expansion.

"Truly independent insurance brokers are becoming rarer and many businesses find that they no longer have the relationship with their broker they once had due to companies being sold and consolidated into faceless national organisations.

"There is limited choice currently for local businesses seeking the service of a quality independent insurance broker and that is our proposition to business owners.

"We know the area well, are experts in our field and guarantee the 'personal touch'. Being totally independent, businesses can rest assured that we are not tied to any one insurer or service provider.

"Our offices are in Coventry Street, right in the heart of Kidderminster, and we are really excited and pleased to be here."