Howden Scotland, part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, has acquired the book of business of Edinburgh-based SKB Independent Insurance Brokers.

Founded by CEO Satvinder Breeze, SKB provides insurance services to businesses throughout the UK.

SKB has been rebranded as Howden and will be integrated into the existing Howden Scotland team based in Edinburgh, part of Howden’s ever-expanding network of 200+ high street branches and office locations across the UK and Ireland.

Ms Breeze commented: “I am really proud of having built SKB and proud of my team. It has been an incredible journey over the past 13 years, with lots of valuable lessons along the way.

“It is therefore only fitting that the next stage for SKB is to strengthen our client relationships further by partnering with Howden. It is an exciting time to join the team. I am very much looking forward to the next chapter.”

Kenny Hogg, CEO, Howden Scotland, added: “As soon as I met Satvinder, it was clear that SKB and Howden had an identical customer service ethos. I am certain that the addition of SKB will further bolster our Howden Scotland business and help us to continue growing and thriving in the coming years.”