Business News

Sutcliffe & Co. Insurance Brokers celebrate being named as a winner of the 5-Star Brokerage Awards. The announcement by Insurance Business UK, who are part of one of the world’s leading independent insurance publishers, demonstrates that the Worcestershire based insurance broker provides a service which is hard to match, with a potent mix of experience and passion for insurance.

The judging criteria for the prestigious 5-Star Brokerage Award was based on business performance in 2020 and 2021, with key areas considered such as number of clients, revenue, policies written and business growth in all areas. Insurance Business’ ranking system rewards brokerages based on business per broker rather than critical mass, which ensures that the very best brokerages are singled out, regardless of size. Highlighting Sutcliffe & Co as a 5-Star Broker is an outstanding achievement for their team and acknowledges the drive and determination they have within their field, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Duncan Sutcliffe, Managing Director says, “We are so proud to be announced as a 5-Star Brokerage by Insurance Business UK. It’s our key aim to stand out from the crowd with our experience, attention to detail and excellent service, so to have been recognised by one of the industry’s leading publications is a true honour”.

Duncan adds, “I would like to take this opportunity to thank our very talented team for all their hard work, as they always go above and beyond to ensure an exceptional client experience”. Insurance Business UK (www. insurancebusinessmag.com), reaches over 500,000 insurance professionals daily in six markets. They publish daily news, opinion and analysis in addition to a growing series of special reports – industry surveys and rankings showcasing the best individuals, companies and products in the market. Multi award-winning Sutcliffe & Co have also recently won a Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Award in the category ‘Excellence in Professional Services’, further demonstrating their commitment to providing a ‘personal service in a commercial world’. Building on their continued success in 2022, the next 12 months will see announcements of further plans for growth. For more information about Sutcliffe & Co winning a 5-star Brokerage Award, contact the Sutcliffe Head Office on 01905 21681 or alternatively email Enquiries@ sutcliffeinsurance.co.uk.

A triple win for Real World Consultancy in Worcester! Lots of exciting things have happened for RWC recently - they have moved into their very own office in Worcester, had a new member of the team join full time, and have been awarded ‘Micro Business of the Year’ in the 2022 Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

Emma White, Director, says ‘When they called out our name for Micro Business of the Year - we were ecstatic! It was such a special moment for us. We are making big steps forward within the company - expanding our team, and working closely with our clients to evolve a strong community of business owners in Worcestershire, where we can offer them a high level of support. We have now been nominated for more awards in Worcestershire which we are extremely proud of.’ RWC, originally based in the Kiln (a co-working office), has now moved into their own office at Oakhouse, Worcester. The new office provides ample space for continued growth and private client meetings. For more information about RWC, please contact us at - support@ realworldconsultancy.org.

Award winners Zahida Shah and Marina Akram, of Silverback Law

Redditch-based Silverback Law had a very successful evening at Worcestershire Law Society’s recent annual awards ceremony. Team members Zahida Shah won the award for Trainee Solicitor of the Year, and Marina Akram won the award for Junior Solicitor of the Year. The firm were also represented by Vishal Mahay who was shortlisted for Solicitor of the Year.

Zahida was acknowledged by WLS for her hard work, dedication and eagerness to progress her legal career. In her role, client care is at the heart of Zahida’s ethos and her meticulous attention to detail and professional opinion has developed a reputation for repeat business.

The WLS singled-out Marina for the huge impact she’s made since joining Silverback in 2021.

Marina specialises in dispute resolution and was involved in several notable cases. She’s also passionate about providing support to fellow junior lawyers and colleagues and is joint secretary at Worcestershire Junior Lawyers Division. www.silverbacklaw.co.uk.