Towergate Launches New Business Insurance Hub in Tonbridge

Towergate Insurance Brokers, a Patron of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, recently celebrated the opening of their new commercial home in Tonbridge.

The Towergate Tonbridge office opened in August 2023 and employs 50 permanent members of staff. The insurance broker has taken 5,600 sq ft in Wharf House, which is situated toward the northern end of Tonbridge and directly on the south bank of the River Medway with excellent views of Tonbridge Castle.

Having been a Kent Invicta Chamber Patron since 2017, Towergate is committed to supporting Kent businesses of all sizes with their commercial insurance needs. The local team in Tonbridge offers advice to a wide range of businesses from SMEs to corporates and international companies with operations overseas.

Towergate’s team of professionals source insurance tailored to the needs of each individual business whether that is a sole trader or a company with thousands of employees.

Speaking of the Tonbridge office launch, David Armstrong, Area Director said:“We are thrilled to be working out of the new Tonbridge office and making new connections with businesses in the community.

“Towergate has a dedicated and experienced team who understand the commercial insurance market and the demands placed on Kent businesses in the current climate.

“We have innovative solutions under the Towergate proposition and additional services that will support local businesses and help safeguard them and their livelihoods against risk.”

Towergate is part of the Ardonagh Group, one of the world’s leading independent brokers, offering an unrivalled local footprint of experts specialising in commercial insurance for a wide range of sectors. Towergate is a community broker with more than 50 offices throughout the country and employs over 2,000 people. Their specialist, local teams offer expertise which will be leveraged to ensure Kent Invicta Chamber members always receive independent advice they can trust and excellent customer service.

Leading law firm Brachers, a Patron of Kent Invicta Chamber, is delighted to announce that Senior Paralegal Clare Waters has been crowned winner of a National Paralegal Award in the new ‘Best Conveyancing/Real Estate Paralegal’ category.

These prestigious awards, organised by the Professional Paralegal Register, champion the fantastic work being done by paralegals across the UK.

Clare Waters, a completions executive in Brachers’ conveyancing team, was recognised for her outstanding client service when helping clients who are buying and selling their homes. Clare was also commended for her commitment to professional standards and instilling excellence in the junior staff she trains at the firm.

Sara Smith, Head of Residential Property at Brachers, commented: “we are thrilled that Clare has been recognised for the professionalism and positivity she brings to her work. Buying and selling a house is known to be stressful but Clare is unflappable.

“She truly goes above and beyond for clients, doing whatever she can to make the process as smooth as possible. Clare is also a brilliant mentor and a credit to the paralegal profession. This award is also a great achievement for the whole team, who work in unison with Clare to provide a high level of service to all our clients.”

The illustrious National Paralegal Awards took place at The Grand Hotel in Birmingham.

Clare regularly hosts Brachers’ Residential Property Update video series, sharing the latest insights on the property market, the legal processes involved, and any updates to the law. The most recent update, co-hosted with Brachers’ Legal Executive Rachel Plumb, presents a ‘Guide to Remortgaging’ and can be viewed at brachers.co.uk/insights/