YORK PR and communications agency The Partners Group has been appointed by an insurance broker to support its ambitious growth plans.

J M Glendinning Insurance Brokers, which offers insurance, financial and health and safety services from three offices in Yorkshire and the North East, plans to double in size over the next two years, expanding its reach throughout the north and creating 20 new jobs.

Managing director Nick Houghton said: "Our success is founded on finding the best people, and building the business around them.

"Making sure that people understand our values, ethos and approach is critical to attracting the right staff to the business, and the work that the Partners team is doing to heighten the profile of other professional services organisations in the region stands out. I’m very much looking forward to working with them to support our expansion plans."

JM Glendinning was established in Guiseley more than 40 years ago. and today, the group is a Top 100 insurance broker.

Partners director Karen Tinkler, who will head the JM Glendinning account, said: "Their business approach and values are very similar to our own, and I think we’ll work very effectively together."