Sheffield broker IFM Insurance Awarded Chartered Broker Status

8th July 2015

Sheffield broker IFM Insurance today announces that it has been awarded Chartered Insurance Broker status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

The business is based on Tapton House Road, employing over 25 staff. IFM join an exclusive list of brokers who have illustrated an on-going commitment to a standard of excellence and professionalism to customers, partners and employees. Chartered status is awarded by the CII to those brokers that satisfy a comprehensive list of criteria, which includes a thorough assessment of its policies, a dedication to continual professional development and a commitment to raise the standards of professional knowledge and ethical practice throughout the business. Mark Barlow, Managing Director of IFM said: " We have always prided ourselves on being professional in everything we do. Being recognised as a Chartered Insurance Broker signals our commitment to the highest levels of service to our customers. We are extremely proud of this achievement and will continue to ensure that the quest for excellence is at the core of our business." Only the UK's premier insurance broking firms qualify for Chartered status, therefore it represents a highly exclusive and respected accreditation throughout the insurance and financial services industry.

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