TAUNTON-based WPA has been recognised for best customer service delivery at the health insurance industry's Health and Protection Awards in London.

The company won the accolade for its customer focused approach and its dedicated and compassionate team.

WPA chief executive Nathan Irwin said: “This is a particularly prestigious award as it is voted for exclusively by the independent intermediaries and brokers who work with all of the UK’s health insurers.

“It confirms our reputation for treating our customers as we would wish to be treated ourselves and is brilliant recognition for our hardworking and committed team based in Somerset.”

WPA executive director of sales and marketing Mark Southern was presented with the award by comedian Dara Ó Briain.

The company has won a clutch of awards over the past year, including Health Cash Plan Provider for the third consecutive year at the Moneyfacts Investment Life and Pensions Awards and Employer of the Year at the Somerset Business Awards.