The RAS Risk Analysis System is on target for a successful first full year of operation with 50 sales to brokers nationwide.

The software based solution for brokers helps their SME clients identify and manage risk.

RAS enables brokers to advise clients on a wider range of risks, rather than just the traditional insurance related areas.

Managing Director Joe Aspey, who developed the system in his own brokerage said: "Our target is to appoint a total of 100 brokers within the next 12 months. We are also exploring potential in the accountancy sector, where we hope to create beneficial links with brokers who operate our system.

"I am delighted to announce that Ian Ritchie has agreed to join RAS to support development on both fronts. Alongside his other commitments in regulatory compliance work with Robin Wood Associates, he will be devoting a proportion of his time to help take RAS to the next level of development."