TOP broker Howden Insurance has opened remotely in York, prior to opening an office in the city centre.

The insurance broker offers a range of more than 100 insurance products, from home insurance to horsebox, commercial cover to cars, from both mainstream and niche insurance providers.

This move to where BHS used to be follows Howden being named as Insurance Broker of the Decade and receiving more than 50,000 ‘excellent’ online reviews.

George Clark is Branch Manager at the new York branch, having worked at Howden for a decade.

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He said: “York locals may have spotted our window displays, and while we get our physical branch ready to welcome you in, our team have already begun serving the community and connecting with clients.

“At a time when other national businesses are moving away from the high street, in favour of an online-only model, we’re excited to be the latest Howden team in an extensive branch network. We understand that our clients like knowing that we’re there when they need us, however they need us.

“We believe in real human connections and local personalised service, rather than being on comparison websites, to help you get the right advice when it comes to covering the things that mean the most to you.”

The York team is keen to support communities, especially sports clubs and charities, and host donation stations, run boot exchanges, plus free family fun days and pet pawtraits. The opening will feature giveaways.

Not only that, George is also looking to hire another local candidate to join the six-strong team, ready for when it opens doors later in the year.

He said: “Insurance is a fantastic career route and offers a huge range of skills and development. And with Howden, as I’ve come to learn during the last year or so, there’s a real opportunity to make a difference and go above and beyond people’s expectations of insurance.

“Our focus being embedded in the community, whether through charity work, local recruitment and career development, or helping other local businesses thrive. By giving back to our clients and the causes that matter to them, we can help York grow and flourish. We look forward to sharing more details of our move, welcoming everyone through our new doors in due course, and celebrating with the York community!”

For more, contact the York branch, at 11-13 Feasegate, on 01904 236980.