INSURANCE advisor Medibroker International is making progress in the Middle East after finding its first client in Jordan.

The Tyneside company provides independent advice on private medical insurance for expatriates around the world.

It acquired its first customers in Jordan following a trade mission organised by the Government's foreign trade operation, UK Trade and Investment.

The Whitley Bay company, which employs 15 staff, also has an office in Florida.

Client sales manager Andrew Wilson said he was very happy with the way the business was expanding.