Markel UK, the division of Markel International that provides insurance, tax and legal services for SME businesses, has acquired online freelancer and contractor business of commercial insurance brokers, Caunce O’Hara.

The firm announced its plans to acquire the Manchester-based company in September. As part of the deal, the latter will keep its brand and its team of 12 will remain in its existing office.

Divisional managing director of Markel UK, Neil Galjaard said: “We’re delighted to have got this acquisition over the line in such good time so that we can start working with Chris Caunce and the team on integrating and further growing what is an excellent business.”

The deal is subject to regulatory approval.

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