Appraisal Service- Evoque Claims and Appraisals has built unique software systems to be able to produce speedy client insurance reports incorporating contents valuations and buildings valuation sense checks. These can be prepared for direct clients, insurers or brokers. Ensuring the client is never under insured by offering an annual uplift. The systems are live and are produced in secure cloud technology within 24 hours of completing the appraisal. We offer a slick and efficient cost effective service. Claims Service - We offer a new service for claims managers and loss adjusters. We will report on claims up to ten items no upper value and supply a complete audit report allowing the claims to make a decision on restoration or payment. This is a efficient and extremely cost effective service.Auction Services - Evoque has launched a bespoke auction service. www.evoqueauctions.co.uk

Identidot is a company based in Aldridge, Nr Birmingham that offers a major deterrent to theft by way of DNA coding valued possessions including descriptions, dimensions and photographs of all items coded or listed. The company also supplies specialist management software to assist, clients, insurers and insurance brokers in the event of theft, fire, renewals or just managing their assets.In the event of a theft all information is supplied to police and search agencies.Identidot also provides insurance valuations. Offering a complete package for personal or commercial clients. Identidot have recently launched a DNA kit linked with our on-line management system and access to our stolen register.Synergy Insurance have purchased the first 100 to give away to clients via brokers, reducing the chance of theft, and with the management system ensuring that the client has the correct cover.Synergy are working with various brokers on this project with R K Harrison the first to participate. Contact either Emma Bennett at Synergy or myself or my office for further information.Identidot, is delighted to announce the merger with Opulent Lifestyle, a leading security hardware systems installer. We have created Identidot Systems Limited a separate company but run by Identidot with the assistance of David Shell Director of the now discontinued Opulent Lifestyles and believe that the new products and services will work very well with the existing products we offer including valuations, asset management software systems and search and recovery in the event of theft. The newly established company will focus upon discrete but effective security measures for private individuals in their homes. However, the skill sets and experience available allow for the design and installation of innovative solutions for the business premises of the same clients. As a result, a single and reliable point of contact will deliver a range of services in a friendly and efficient manner.

Ian Whittock was responsible for finding suitable hotels to purchase, preparing business plans and reporting findings to the group board.

Ian Whittock was managing director of Astwith Hotel and Restaurants.

Ian Whittock was Executive Chef at four fine hotels before purchasing own hotel. He was the youngest Executive Chef in London at the time. Achieving multiple awards.