An Ipswich business is celebrating the opening of its new premises in the town centre.

Ipswich Star: The official opening party at Woodward Markwell Picture: WOODWARD MARKWELLThe official opening party at Woodward Markwell Picture: WOODWARD MARKWELL (Image: Woodward Markwell)

Woodward Markwell - a fast-expanding insurance brokers and independent financial advisers - wanted to improve its presence in the town by opening a new shop in Falcon Street.

Director Toni Vincent-Panich said the shop frontage was already generating some good interest.

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The new premises also provides more space for the 48-strong team, led by managing director David Mc Gowan.

Ipswich Star: Andrew Cohen-Wray and David McGowan of Woodward Markwell Picture: WOODWARD MARKWELLAndrew Cohen-Wray and David McGowan of Woodward Markwell Picture: WOODWARD MARKWELL (Image: Woodward Markwell)

The firm was launched in 1982. "We have steadily grown within the marketplace, amassing a wealth of experience and know-how within insurance and financial advising," said Ms Vincent-Panich.

"We constantly strive for excellence in all we do, ensuring that what our clients experience with us is as streamlined as possible, and that our strategies are focused on being delivered to the highest of standards."