Aston Lark snaps up rival in film and media insurance sector

Goldman Sachs-backed broker  Aston Lark has acquired an insurance broker that complements its services in the film & media sector.

Aston Lark has added Hornchurch-based Essex Insurance Brokers to its portfolio in the UK.

Essex serves both personal and business clients nationwide, with a particular specialism in the film and visual arts insurance sector. The company was established in 1964.

Peter Blanc (pictured), Aston Lark Group CEO, said: “I am delighted to welcome Beverley and Neil to Aston Lark. We are seeing significant growth in our film and media book and I am really proud of the specialist knowledge we have in our growing team. The addition of Essex is perfect and broadens our capability even further.”

Essex Insurance Brokers' director Beverley Harle, commented: “ Aston Lark is the perfect partner with the ideal pedigree for our business and we are confident that this next chapter in the life of our company will be an excellent opportunity for the most important people in our business – our clients and staff.”

Fellow director Neil Harle added: “For many years we have competed with Aston Lark’s Performance Film & Media brand for film insurance business. Now we join forces, which is good news for us and even better news for our clients.”

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