Independent Nottingham insurance broker awarded Chartered status

Bryan Banbury, Managing Director at Russell Scanlan. Picture by: Shawn Ryan

Nottingham’s largest independent insurance broker, Russell Scanlan, has been awarded prestigious Chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) – one of only 2 in Nottingham and a handful in the region.

The city’s longest established broker, which is celebrating its 135th anniversary this year, employs 35 staff members across two offices in Nottingham and Leicester. Russell Scanlan advises a number of organisations across a wide range of sectors including SMEs, retail, manufacturing and engineering and specialist markets such as the brewing industry.

Bryan Banbury, managing director at Russell Scanlan, said: “Chartered status is an exclusive title only awarded to firms which meet rigorous criteria.All Chartered Insurance Brokers commit to the CII’s Code of Ethics, reinforcing the highest standards of professional practice in their business dealings.

“We have worked incredibly hard, particularly over the last three years, to make sure that we have everything in place to secure the award and support staff in their efforts to achieve additional qualifications.

“The company’s aim is to provide a professional, independent service delivered by a highly qualified team, and whose priority is to ensure businesses and individuals receive innovative and practical solutions for their insurance needs. Chartered status highlights our commitment to providing the highest level of standards for the benefit of our clients.”