James Hallam Ltd, one of the UK’s most respected independent Insurance Brokers, has opened a new office in Redhill, as part of the continued growth of its Corporate Risks business.

The Redhill office opened on 21 September, new offices in Birmingham and Ashford earlier in 2016.

James Hallam, Redhill joined the Surrey Chambers of Commerce in October 2016, and the team are looking forward to building their local business network through the coming months and years.

The prime focus for the Redhill team will be middle market corporate business in the ‘coast to capital’ region stretching from Brighton and Hove, up through Surrey and Sussex to South London.

Nick Thomas will lead Redhill and has over 25 years’ experience working in corporate insurance broking primarily with major broking houses in London; he has excelled as a Client Executive, Sales Developer and Sales Leader with roles including Head of National Development at HSBC Insurance Brokers. Nick is also a widely qualified coach, and has lived locally in Reigate for 20 years.

James Hallam provide a one stop shop for clients' corporate insurance requirements from Property Damage and Business Interruption, Employers and Public/Products' Liability to more specialist or emerging risks such as Professional and Management Liability, Cyber, Crime, Employment Practices, Trade Credit and Marine. The core service teams can draw on the expertise of specialists in a range of these areas.

James Hallam have developed a model that allows them to attract some of the most experienced and skilled professionals in the industry. Unlike many larger competitors, James Hallam are an independent Broker free to focus exclusively on the needs of their clients; this has allowed them to develop an enviable reputation for client service and retention.