McLardy McShane has added seven corporate authorised representatives in WA, Victoria and Queensland as part of its national expansion.

In WA it has partnered with JJS Insurance, Pinnacle Insurance Brokers, Vesta Insurance and Refined Insurance Brokers, while it has added Atom General Insurance in Queensland and Watson Risk Services and Tyridge in Victoria.

“It is very encouraging to have quality, like-minded people adding to the unique culture, values and excitement within the McLardy McShane Group,” CEO Don McLardy said.

The firm has expanded to 22 branches and 52 corporate ARs as the group continues to move through a “challenging but positive phase” as it builds a strong national major city and regional presence.

“We are currently in discussion with many potential new authorised reps, branches and joint venture partners that will ensure this strong growth continues for at least the foreseeable future,” he said.

Mr McLardy says the AR additions include some start-ups but most have joined from other networks.

“Our WA expansion was mainly through referral, we hope that continues to happen,” he told insuranceNEWS.com.au. “We have no set targets or geographic areas, we build the network around good people who come to us.”