Most of the team at Macbeth have joined through a personal recommendation. From day one, new staff at the chartered insurance broker are guaranteed a warm welcome and support from colleagues, as part of the team spirit the company fosters.

Based in Reading, Berkshire, the firm was set up by the late Malcolm Macbeth in 1992 and, after a management buy-out in 2010, is led by his son, Paul. It has become an Insurance Age Top 100 Independent Broker.

Macbeth says its real passion is people, from the business owners and private clients who work with it, to its talented teams of insurance specialists. The business is built around its people, and maintains a special atmosphere and high level of engagement.

The development and retention of staff is key to the business's future. Through bespoke training and development plans and the support of chartered qualifications, each team member has the potential to have a rewarding and challenging career.

Paul Macbeth says: "Our business is built around its people and our people are committed to our culture and our philosophy. They drive it and, ultimately, they own it. This commitment is only possible because our people are emotionally engaged in our company and our history.

"We've worked hard to develop this culture and I truly hope our clients experience this. It's another reason why we're different. This is a special business full of special people and I'm incredibly proud to lead it."