Equity Insurance has purchased an Isle of Wight-based broker, Tudor Wight Insurance Consultants.

The broker was founded in 1985 by Peter Willis and Christopher West. It will be rebranded Equity Insurance Brokers and will continue to operate from its Freshwater office, alongside Equity's existing branch on the island, located in Ryde.

Tudor Wight Insurance Consultants provides a wide range of personal lines products, such as motor and household insurance, as well as commercial and other general business insurances.

Mark Woods, operations director of Equity's branch network, said: "We are delighted to have acquired such a high quality local insurance broker. Tudor Wight Insurance Consultants is a name synonymous with service across the Isle of Wight, enjoying strong links throughout the community and we are delighted to be able to help them continue the tradition of providing a professional and caring service to all customers."

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