EARBY based West Craven Insurances Services is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Established by Ian Clarkson with just two members of staff, the company initially dealt with personal car and home insurance. Now, the company has grown, employs 16 people and as well as the head office in Earby, has a commercial division at Broughton Hall, looking after companies from across the North West and nationally.

“We’ve grown steadily for 25 years and built a good reputation,” said Ian. “We now offer a much broader range of services and have an extensive offering that includes commercial property, commercial liabilities, farm and agricultural insurance, specialist ambulance cover, landlord insurance, we can cover almost all insurance requirements.”

He added: “As a company we have to stay up to date with the changing market place and the new laws and regulations that go along with that and our ability to adapt to these changing circumstances has been essential in ensuring our longevity.”

Ian’s daughter, Lisa Parker and his son, Scott both also work for the firm. Lisa, company director, said:”It’s all I’ve ever known so it was a natural progression for me. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved. Our success is built on hard work and the relationships we’ve had and continue to have with our clients and partners. Those relationships have built us up and defined us. We are tremendously grateful to our clients – it is because of their steadfast loyalty and trust that we are still here.”