Proud of our Past…Committed to our Future
Long term commitments to our clients have provided stability in a rapidly changing world. This is a reflected by the calibre of advice and services provided by the company.
A significant investment in information technology illustrates our readiness to meet the continuous and rapid changes that have become characteristic of modern commerce. By adapting to new technology and committing ourselves to an on going programme of training, we enable our staff to contribute effectively towards the firm’s development.
H&D can look back at its history with pride, our present with confidence and our future with commitment.
Key dates in our History
| 1797 | Goland Burton formed |
| 1801 | Joined Lloyd’s of London |
| 1810 | John Tindall Harris joined the company |
| Name changed to Burton & Bentley | |
| 1830 | James Dixon joined the company |
| 1842 | Bentley, Harris & Dixon |
| 1846 | Harris & Dixon |
| 1855 | Dixon, Harris & Angier |
| 1861 | Dixon & Harris |
| 1880 | Harris & Dixon |
| 1902 | Harris & Dixon Ltd |
| 1919 | Purchased by Viscount Wimborne |
| 1978 | Harris & Dixon (Insurance Brokers) Ltd |
| 1987 | Management Buy out to form H&D Financial Services Ltd |
