TWO insurance firms in East Lancashire have joined forces.

Thomas Sagar Insurances, of Accrington, and John Meadows Insurance Brokers, of Clitheroe, have merged.

"The aim is to establish the joint operation as the major specialist insurance brokers in Clitheroe. The merger also boosts our Accrington office with the addition of a portfolio of commercial clients," said Tony Clarkson, chairman of the Thomas Sagar Group.

Mr Meadows will become a director of the Thomas Sagar Group, responsible for the Clitheroe office.

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