Clear Group has acquired A-One Insurance, which was established in 1993 and has an established focus on clients in the South of England. It controls gross written premium of more than £50m across both commercial and personal lines.

Mike Edgeley, CEO of Clear Group, said: “A-One strengthens our position as one of the largest brokers serving the South of England where we already have a strong regional presence. We look forward to welcoming our friends from A-One who I know will bring significant value and experience to our business.’

Ian Penfold, managing director at A-One, added: “The future direction of A-One with Clear is an exciting one and we look forward to working with Mike and his team on developing their fantastic business model.”