Crombie Lockwood has acquired Wanaka-based beSure, which will now operate as Crombie Lockwood’s branch in the alpine town.

Otago local businesswoman Jackie Boyd (pictured), principal of beSure, and the rest of her team will join Crombie Lockwood, according to a company statement. Founded in 2009, beSure provides locally led general insurance advice and risk management services to clients of all sizes across a number of industries in the Wanaka region.

According to Crombie Lockwood, the move bolsters its commitment to meet the needs of Southland clients. As the New Zealand arm of Arthur J Gallagher, Crombie Lockwood’s national and international reach will be a boon to beSure’s local knowledge.

“Our market scale, specialist expertise and international connections, coupled with the deep local knowledge Jackie and the beSure team have built up, will deliver a really strong insurance broking option to the people and businesses of Wanaka,” said Carl O’Shea, Crombie Lockwood CEO.

“Like us, Crombie Lockwood started in the regions and as we were both built upon solid Kiwi values our approaches are very much aligned,” added Boyd. “Our clients will receive the same great service they’ve come to expect and we remain committed to supporting the local community and doing the right thing by our clients.”