Weir Insurance Brokers Limited has made some new appointments to its Board to enable it to achieve its growth ambitions.
Reflecting one of the Regulator’s (FCA) biggest and most pressing regulatory improvement, Consumer Duty, Jason McGarry has been appointed to the board as Client Services Director.
This places Client Service firmly at the top of our agenda, and rewards his years of loyalty to the business.
Commenting on his appointment Jason said:
“It is a great honour for me to be invited to join the Board and I look forward to the challenge. I have always aimed to give the best service to our clients over the decades and I’m delighted to continue this across the whole business”
Following three highly successful years of bringing new clients to the Weir Insurance family, John Barnes becomes Development Director and also joins the Board.
John added:
“I am proud to have been invited to join the Board. The future of Weir Insurance is a very exciting one and Duncan and Karen are really committed to growing the business and creating a legacy in the North East. This growth mindset is infectious and I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead”
MD, Karen Weir said “the future is bright and with John and Jason on the board”, we are ready to serve businesses in the Norther East region, if you want to join our ‘family’, get in touch today on 07793247319 or karen.weir@weirinsurance.co.uk
About Weir Insurance
Weir Insurance are a family owned business which have been operating in Blyth for over 50 years, they have seen continuous growth year on year since 2002, and following a significant investment in 2023, will be doubling their office premises to accommodate a further 3 new hires and the continuance of their Apprenticeship Scheme which has helped launch the careers of several young professionals into the industry.
Karen Weir is also a main board member of The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) which is the UK’s leading general insurance intermediary organisation representing the interests of insurance brokers, intermediaries and their customers.
BIBA membership includes around 1800 regulated firms, employing more than 100,000 people. General insurance brokers contribute 1% of GDP to the UK economy; they arrange 74% of all general insurance with a premium totaling £85.8bn and 93% of all commercial insurance business. Insurance brokers put their customers’ interests first, providing advice, access to suitable insurance protection and risk management.
BIBA is the voice of the sector advising members, Government, regulators, consumer bodies and other stakeholders on key insurance issues.
