East Anglia-based broker Alan Boswell Group has been named Independent Insurance Broker of the Year at the annual Insurance Times Awards, held at the Battersea Evolution venue in London with actor and author David Walliams as host.

The company, which has offices in Norwich, Bury St Edmunds, Attleborough and Peterborough, was recognised for its landlord insurance, its market-leading policy for Broads boat owners and its training and apprenticeship scheme.

Chris Gibbs, managing director, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be awarded the title of Independent Broker of the Year. The award is a testament to our staff who are dedicated and passionate about providing expert, friendly advice.”

He added: “Building trust within our community, improving the knowledge of our staff, having the best products and providing exceptional customer service. These are the fundamentals of our business and we’re thrilled that the combination of all these factors has been recognised by our peers.”

Insurance Times editor Saxon East said: “This broker has that great quality of being completely customer obsessed. It is clearly committed to its community and staff and the business is defined by its independence.”