Local broker MPW Insurance Brokers - part of Clear Insurance Management based at Turkey Mill, Ashford Road, Maidstone - has won a top award.

The company won the Independent Broker of the Year Award at the Insurance Times Awards 2017.

The event at London’s InterContinental 02 celebrates outstanding achievement and recognises the best of the best in the insurance industry.

The awards judging panel, which included senior figures from leading insurers, brokers and key industry bodies chose Clear for its "exceptionally clear direction and truly forward thinking; a realistic and innovative approach to doing business."

Clear provides its clients with a range of commercial insurance solutions. It also has teams with experience and knowledge across property, construction, agriculture, fine dining and catering who can ensure firms operating in these sectors have the right insurance in place.

Howard Lickens, chief executive of Clear Insurance, said: "We’re delighted to receive this award which is great recognition for our teams hard work throughout the year.

"Thanks to a versatile approach and putting the customer at the heart of our business, we continue to give great service and advice which our clients value."