Insurance broker Aston Lark, a Howden company, has continued its regional expansion through a new office in Reading, providing more in-person support for valued clients.
These new premises add to those announced earlier this year in Norwich and South Wales.
The new Aston Lark office, based in Winnersh Triangle, features a futuristic glass design, beautiful views, and modern facilities. It will initially be staffed by a team of four, led by Alistair Matthews, with opportunities for ambitious and experienced insurance professionals in the area to join them in the coming months and years.
“It’s not only an important touch point for our current and future clients in the area, but further emphasises the breadth of opportunity here at Aston Lark and Howden”, says Alistair Matthews, Regional Director – Thames Valley, Farnborough and Alton.
Warren Dickson, CEO, Aston Lark UK, added: “One of the benefits of Aston Lark becoming part of Howden is the extent to which it’s enabled us to realise our growth ambitions, not only through acquisition, but also opening new offices in key regions across the UK.
“We’re really excited about the opportunities it brings for current employees, and new talent, to take their career where they want it to go.”
Howden is the fifth largest employee-owned business in the UK, with 4,500 employee shareholders, and is committed to looking after the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of its people.
“One of the reasons Howden and Aston Lark are such a good fit is our shared value of care – care for our clients, our employees, and the wider community”, says Warren