Thomas Carroll has acquired Delwyn Griffiths Insurance in Cardigan as the group continues to expand across Wales.

The Thomas Carroll Group is one of the UK’s leading independent insurance, risk and wealth management providers and has been trading in Wales for nearly 50 years.

It has taken the reins of the Pendre-based Delwyn Griffiths, which has been providing independent insurance advice to local individuals and businesses in Cardigan since 1983.

All services and existing policies will continue as normal for clients and its office in Pendre will remain open, supported by Thomas Carroll’s well-established office in Haverfordwest.

Family-run Delwyn Griffiths Insurance was founded by husband and wife Delwyn and Geinor Griffiths 38 years ago and built a strong portfolio of business and private clients.

In 2003, the business was incorporated and long-standing employee Pauline Brown became a director.

The three will continue working for their separate investment business from the Pendre office while the Thomas Carroll team takes over its insurance services on site.

Thomas Carroll Group has appointed Karon Leahy as Private Client Account Executive to support the personal insurance needs of clients in the region, including car, home and travel insurance.

Simon Lawrence, Branch Director for Thomas Carroll in Haverfordwest, will be responsible for the insurance needs of businesses in Cardigan and for supporting Delwyn Griffiths’ business clients going forward.

Simon, who has over 30 years’ experience in insurance in Pembrokeshire, has headed up Thomas Carroll’s Haverfordwest branch for the last five years.

Rhys Thomas, Chief Executive of Thomas Carroll Group plc, said: “For many years, the Thomas Carroll Group has enjoyed a strong presence in West Wales. Like Delwyn Griffiths Insurance, we have built our business based on strong values, trust and a solid reputation.

"We are honoured that Delwyn Griffiths has placed its trust in us to continue to service its clients to the highest standards and we look forward to bringing our expert industry knowledge and personal approach to more of the community in Cardigan.

“We are looking forward to continuing our growth in West Wales, including adding more high quality people to our team in the near future.”

Brynmor Williams, Group Development Director at Thomas Carroll, is from Cardigan.

He said: “It’s fantastic to see the group expand further in West Wales and for Delwyn Griffiths Insurance to continue with a strong Welsh ownership.

"Investing in Wales is a vital part of the future of Thomas Carroll and it’s particularly special that it’s on my home turf.”

The Thomas Carroll Group is one of the UK’s leading independent commercial and personal insurance brokers.

The group also includes a health and safety consultancy and financial wealth management teams.

It has offices across Wales including Caerphilly, Swansea, Newport and Haverfordwest. It also has offices in Hereford and London.