Ardonagh Advisory has snapped up BP Insurance Brokers, which is a Blackpool-based personal lines specialist that was established in 1958. Following the deal, managing director Barry Pimlott will continue to lead the 44-strong team.

Pimlott said: “Joining the scale and collective expertise of Ardonagh Advisory, we unlock further opportunities to help our clients make insurance straightforward and affordable, a purpose this business has been dedicated to in Lancashire and beyond for 66 years.”