Be Wiser Insurance

Be Wiser Insurance is an insurance broker, founded in 2007. Be Wiser Insurance is Financial Conduct Authority approved and a member of the British Insurance Brokers Associate (BIBA).[1]

Staff, Training and Development

Be Wiser Insurance is a major employer in Andover.[2] Be Wiser Insurance opened their new Headquarters in September 2014,[3] the HQ was officially opened by Sir George Young, 6th Baronet.[4] The current number of employees totals over 600 staff in 6 offices across Andover, Hampshire.[5]

The company opened a new office in Swindon in June, 2016, promising 350 new jobs for the area.[6]

Be Wiser has 280 Apprentices and is one of the UK's Top 100 Apprenticeship Providers.[7][8] In 2014 Be Wiser was rewarded nationally for their apprenticeship programmes; HeadStart, FreshStart, SureStart and KickStart.[9][10] As well as providing professional training and development for its employees Be Wiser also trains and develops external candidates from across the Insurance sector through its Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) training centre.[11]

Awards

  • 2011,[12] 2012,[13] 2013,[14] Be Wiser ranked in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 Awards for privately owned companies, sponsored by the Virgin Group.
  • In 2012 Be Wiser was ranked in the Business Magazine Solent Top 250 private companies,[15] receiving the "Rising Star of the Year" Award for recognition of staff training and investment.
  • 2013 The Sunday Times PwC Profit Track 100 awards
  • 2014 Winners of the National Apprenticeship Award & Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers [16]
  • 2014 Winners of the Insurance Times Training Excellence & Impact Award [17]

Sponsorship

Be Wiser Insurance sponsor several sports teams and events.

Be Wiser Ducati (2015 - Present)

Be Wiser Insurance sponsor a British Superbike Racing Team Be Wiser Ducati[18] - owned by Paul Bird Motorsport. The 2016 season features Shane "Shakey" Byrne and Glenn Irwin riding a Ducati Panigale R[19] for the team.

Be Wiser Kawasaki (2012 - 2015)

Previously, the company sponsored a Superstock (2013–14) and later, a British Superbike Racing (2015) Team - Be Wiser Kawasaki. The team was managed by previous British Superbike Champion 2011, Tommy Hill, with riders[20] consisting of Chris Walker (motorcycle racer) and Danny Buchan.[21] The team rode a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R - notable for its unusual yellow and black livery.[22] Be Wiser Kawasaki withdrew from the 2015 BSB season due to lack of financial backing.[23]

Other Sponsorship

Charity and Fundraising Activities

Be Wiser Insurance has been involved in several fundraising activities, including:

References

  1. ↑ Be Wiser Insurance joins BIBA – 15 September 2014
  2. ↑ Be Wiser posts drop in profit as turnover increases by £4m
  3. ↑ New HQ for Be Wiser opened – 17 September 2014
  4. ↑ Sir George opens Insurance Head Office – 17 September 2014
  5. ↑ - About Be Wiser Insurance
  6. ↑ "Jobs come to Swindon as insurance firm Be Wiser opens its doors". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
  7. ↑ Be Wiser is one of the UK's Top 100 Apprenticeship Providers
  8. ↑ Andover Insurance broker seeks apprentices – 29 May 2014
  9. ↑ Winner of Employer of the Year Award, Inspire Business Awards
  10. ↑ Growing insurance firm prepares for the future – 6 April 2014
  11. ↑ Introducing the Wiser Academy – 12 Day CII Certification Training To Change the Insurance Industry - 10 June 2014
  12. ↑ 2011 The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 - Rank: 13 Be Wiser Insurance
  13. ↑ 2012 The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 - Rank: 45 Be Wiser Insurance
  14. ↑ 2013 The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 - Rank: 78 Be Wiser Insurance
  15. ↑ The Solent 250 Awards 2014 - 15 December 2014
  16. ↑ National Apprenticeship Awards Win for Be Wiser – 6 October 2014
  17. ↑ Insurance Times Training Excellence & Impact Award 2014
  18. ↑ "British Superbikes | Paul Bird Motorsport | Ford EcoBoost Championship". www.pbmuk.net. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
  19. ↑ www.ducati.com, Ducati Motor Holding -. "Ducati Superbike Panigale R - Ducati". www.ducati.com. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
  20. ↑ Meet the Be Wiser Kawasaki Team
  21. ↑ Be Wiser Kawasaki 2015 Rider Line-Up – Chris Walker and Danny Buchan - 6 November 2014
  22. ↑ Be Wiser Kawasaki ZX-10R Livery
  23. ↑ Ltd., Crash Media Group. "Be Wiser Kawasaki withdraws from rest of BSB season | BSB News". Retrieved 2016-09-15.
  24. ↑ Be Wiser Insurance Celebrates 5th Birthday with a Day at the Races - 18 June 2012
  25. ↑ Royals announce Be Wiser deal – 31 July 2014
  26. ↑ Reading F.C. Advertising Partners
  27. ↑ Be Wiser Kawasaki Superstock Team Launched - 18 March 2013
  28. ↑ Be Wiser Kawasaki set for 2015 MCE British Superbike Championship – 1 October 2014
  29. ↑ Be Wiser Insurance moves onto the racetrack – 24 November 2014
  30. ↑ Hampshire PGA 2015 Fixtures Diary - 5 March 2015
  31. ↑ "Be Wiser new insurance partner for AJ Bell National Badminton League - Badminton England". www.badmintonengland.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
  32. ↑ Andover Voices and Stories - 21 August 2014
  33. ↑ Be Wiser Supports Young Carers Charity - 21 November 2014
  34. ↑ Fun Raising Times Nets Donation for Be Wiser Charities – 20 August 2014
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