Specialist Risk Group has acquired Anthony James Insurance Brokers, which was founded in 2009 and supports clients across commercial, corporate, and high-net worth personal lines. Its team of 50 will remain with the business, which will continue to be led by chairman and founder, Steve Boorman, and managing director, Jacob Duckworth.

Lee Anderson, deputy CEO of SRG, said: “Steve, Jacob and the team at Anthony James are a brilliant addition to our growing Group. They have built a fast growing and profitable business that we have admired for a number of years, and we are delighted to welcome them to SRG.

“The Anthony James team will add tremendous value to our retail business, SRIS, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact Steve and his team make as part of our exciting growth strategy.”