Expanding Shipley-based specialist insurer Keycare has added three directors with extensive leadership experience to its board as part of its growth strategy.

The company, the UK’s largest provider of insurance for lost and stolen keys, has appointed chairman Mark Jackson, chief executive David Robertson and non-executive director Neil Guilder to the board.

They have decades of experience in the insurance and financial services sectors, including managing and growing public and private organisations such as Helphire Group plc and National Friendly.

Launched in a portable building 37 years ago, Keycare provides insurance policies which cover the cost of replacing keys and locks for cars, homes and businesses.

The company manages more than 1.5 million policies and provides a 24-hour service through a nationwide network of locksmiths.

Rachel Taylor, Keycare director and shareholder who has led the changes, said: “These quality appointments further strengthen our board and our corporate governance and are a key part of Keycare’s vision, strategy and succession planning. Mark, David and Neil will be instrumental in helping to take the business to the next level.”