Independent Insurance Broker Opens Harrogate Base

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Family and employee owned insurance firm, TL Dallas, is expanding its footprint in North Yorkshire with a new presence in Harrogate, as the Yorkshire-headquartered firm continues to invest in regional growth.

The long-established insurance broking, risk management and financial services group will operate from premises at 36 Victoria Avenue, placing its team in the centre of Harrogate’s professional and commercial district and strengthening its service offering to both private and business clients across the town and surrounding areas.

The move forms part of the firm’s wider strategy to build on sustained organic growth, whilst maintaining its position as one of the UK’s largest independent insurance brokers.

Caroline Pullich, group head of private clients at TL Dallas, will lead the firm’s high-net-worth client offering from the new Harrogate base, working alongside corporate account executive, James Bright, who will focus on supporting commercial clients across the region. Caroline said:

“Our expansion reflects both growing demand from existing clients and the company’s commitment to strengthening its presence in North Yorkshire. Harrogate has a vibrant professional and business community, and we have been working with clients here for decades. Establishing a dedicated presence at 36 Victoria Avenue allows us to build on those relationships, whilst also meeting new clients locally."

“We see this as an important step in our continued investment for growth. TL Dallas has always focused on providing clear, independent advice and personal service, and having a base in Harrogate means we can be even closer to the people and businesses we support.” James added:

“The town’s diverse economy made it a natural location for our next stage of development. Harrogate is home to a broad range of successful businesses, from professional services to healthcare and hospitality. Having a base in the town gives us an excellent platform to support both established organisations and growing companies with their insurance and risk management needs.”

TL Dallas already works with a number of firms in the area, including healthcare provider Vida Healthcare and Harrogate-based Haddletons Solicitors. To mark the move, the firm has become a corporate patron of the Harrogate International Festival, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

James Rycroft, Managing Director of Vida Healthcare, said:

“TL Dallas has provided us with consistent, transparent and clear insurance advice over many years. A trusting partnership was established from day one and combines value for money alongside the cover we need, which in turn gives us peace of mind.”

Over the past five years, TL Dallas has expanded significantly acquiring a 40-strong team in Inverness, Elgin, and Orkney, which is now known as Nord Dallas and Caledonia Dallas respectively; launching specialist offices in Lincolnshire under the Dallas Scott Davey brand and North Yorkshire under the Dallas Wilding Drew brand; as well as opening a commercial and agricultural office in Cockermouth, Cumbria.

Founded in 1919, TL Dallas employs more than 235 people across 15 offices throughout the UK and remains a fully independent, fourth-generation family and employee owned insurance and financial services group.

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May 23, 2024
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Leeds-based independent marketing services group, Audience Collective has announced the acquisition of Adgen.

Founded in 2006, Adgen is a specialist media planning and buying agency. The team of 18 strong work in partnership with medium to large sized UK higher education institutions, connecting with students through strategic and creative marketing campaigns.

Audience Collective is already home to six specialist agencies, including Unicom – a digital marketing and media agency operating and producing insight-driven results within the higher education space.

Speaking on behalf of Audience Collective, Group CEO, Rob Wescott said,

“The acquisition and the synergy between Adgen and our existing agency, Unicom deepens and widens our expertise within the higher education sector."

“We’re really looking forward to getting under the skin of the agency and strengthening its service offering through our network of agencies, to support its ambitious growth plans.”

Adgen will have access to the group’s specialist agencies, spanning research, data-driven insights, creative and branding to support its mission to become the go-to marketing partner within the education sector.

Founder of Adgen, Marcel Dalziel added:

“The acquisition came at the right time and opens the door to significant opportunities for Adgen, in terms of skill set and presence within the higher education sector."

“Through Audience Collective, Adgen now has access to a network of marketing experts and world class planning and media tools – all of which will transform the way we work and take our offering to the next level."

“Whilst I will be stepping away from the day-to-day running of the business, I will still be actively involved in a consultive capacity. Adgen’s Managing Director, Tom Dyer will be working closely with the team and Audience Collective to ensure the smooth and successful transition of Adgen into the group.”

Adgen’s client portfolio includes Birmingham City University, University College London and the University of Warwick.

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