EXPANDING insurance group Stuart Alexander, with offices in Southampton, Bournemouth and London has just achieved Investors in People accreditation.

During a hectic year - which has seen group turnover grow from £12m to £24 million, and establish a South Coast presence with the addition of Foreman Bassett to the group - a high priority has been placed on investment in staff. Tom Noyce, Stuart Alexander Southampton managing director, said: "In this fast moving world, and in our core businesses of commercial insurance and financial services, quality staff are vital.

"Technology and the Internet have a part to play, but a business like ours will continue to prosper because we will continue to offer a face-to-face service."