RG Ford team kept in Chelmsford following Bluefin acquisition
Bluefin has acquired Chelmsford-based broker RG Ford Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
Originally formed in 1964, RG Ford offers insurance solutions across commercial and personal lines. The founders and all staff are being retained and will move into Bluefin's Chelmsford office.
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