dmk joins Bombora
dmk group, has joined risk specialist licensee Bombora Advice to future-proof dmk's business model, the insurance firm announced.
dmk, that specialises in tailored personal insurance solutions, said the era of single person advice practice is far from over and can still provide personal and commercial benefits and opportunities for professional financial practitioners in the post future of financial advice (FOFA) life insurance framework (LIF) era.
dmk's principal and founder, David Keavney, said "the decision to join leading risk specialist licensee Bombora Advice has been driven by the wish to future-proof the dmk business model in order that I can continue to provide specialist risk advice for clients".
The group will leverage off Bombora's industry position, services, support framework, relationships with the institutions and premium offering to remain a boutique, high-touch risk advice business.
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