A Kendal insurance broker has been named as one of the best specialist brokers in the UK by an industry magazine.

Insurance Business UK has released a report detailing the industry’s top speciality brokerage businesses.

Macbeth Scott & Co, in New Road, Kendal, is included because of its expertise in the restaurant and pub sector.

The report showcases 102 brokers providing specialised insurance services.

They provide services to a range of sectors from agriculture and healthcare to musical instruments, art and antiques and more.

Paul Lucas, editor of Insurance Business UK , said: “We are in a rapidly commoditising marketplace and these firms have been able to stand out by finding their niche and success within it.”

“These businesses prove that by being masters in their respective markets, and providing specialised services to insure their clients' every need, they have been able to get ahead in the insurance community.”