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 is managed by previous British Superbike Champion 2011, Tommy Hill, with a 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
- 2008 - Current. Sponsors & supporters of Newbury Race Course Annual Race Day at Newbury Racecourse[24]
- 2012 - Current. Match day sponsors and club partner of Reading Football Club[25][26]
- 2012 - 2014. Kawasaki Superstock Series [27]
- 2015. Be Wiser Kawasaki British Super Bikes [28][29]
- 2015 April. Newbury Race Course, Spring Cup
- 2015 June. Hampshire PGA Stroke Play Championships[30]
- 2015 - Current. Be Wiser Ducati BSB Racing Team.
- 2016 - Current. National Badminton League[31]
Charity and Fundraising Activities
Be Wiser Insurance has been involved in several fundraising activities, including:
- Test Valley Arts Foundation "Andover Voices and Stories" [32]
- The Andover Young Carers awarded £2000 by Be Wiser Insurance [33]
- Be Wiser Insurance has raised a total of £2,086 for The British Heart Foundation and The British Lung Foundation[34]
References
- ↑ Be Wiser Insurance joins BIBA – 15th September 2014
- ↑ Be Wiser posts drop in profit as turnover increases by £4m
- ↑ New HQ for Be Wiser opened – 17th September 2014
- ↑ Sir George opens Insurance Head Office – 17th September 2014
- ↑ - About Be Wiser Insurance
- ↑ "Jobs come to Swindon as insurance firm Be Wiser opens its doors". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
- ↑ Be Wiser is one of the UK's Top 100 Apprenticeship Providers
- ↑ Andover Insurance broker seeks apprentices – 29th May 2014
- ↑ Winner of Employer of the Year Award, Inspire Business Awards
- ↑ Growing insurance firm prepares for the future – 6th April 2014
- ↑ Introducing the Wiser Academy – 12 Day CII Certification Training To Change the Insurance Industry - 10th June 2014
- ↑ 2011 The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 - Rank: 13 Be Wiser Insurance
- ↑ 2012 The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 - Rank: 45 Be Wiser Insurance
- ↑ 2013 The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 - Rank: 78 Be Wiser Insurance
- ↑ The Solent 250 Awards 2014 - 15th December 2014
- ↑ National Apprenticeship Awards Win for Be Wiser – 6th October 2014
- ↑ Insurance Times Training Excellence & Impact Award 2014
- ↑ "British Superbikes | Paul Bird Motorsport | Ford EcoBoost Championship". www.pbmuk.net. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
- ↑ www.ducati.com, Ducati Motor Holding -. "Ducati Superbike Panigale R - Ducati". www.ducati.com. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
- ↑ Meet the Be Wiser Kawasaki Team
- ↑ Be Wiser Kawasaki 2015 Rider Line-Up – Chris Walker and Danny Buchan - 6th November 2014
- ↑ Be Wiser Kawasaki ZX-10R Livery
- ↑ Ltd., Crash Media Group. "Be Wiser Kawasaki withdraws from rest of BSB season | BSB News". Retrieved 2016-09-15.
- ↑ Be Wiser Insurance Celebrates 5th Birthday with a Day at the Races - 18th June 2012
- ↑ Royals announce Be Wiser deal – 31st July 2014
- ↑ Reading F.C. Advertising Partners
- ↑ Be Wiser Kawasaki Superstock Team Launched - 18th March 2013
- ↑ Be Wiser Kawasaki set for 2015 MCE British Superbike Championship – 1st October 2014
- ↑ Be Wiser Insurance moves onto the racetrack – 24th November 2014
- ↑ Hampshire PGA 2015 Fixtures Diary - 5th March 2015
- ↑ "Be Wiser new insurance partner for AJ Bell National Badminton League - Badminton England". www.badmintonengland.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
- ↑ Andover Voices and Stories - 21st August 2014
- ↑ Be Wiser Supports Young Carers Charity - 21st November 2014
- ↑ Fun Raising Times Nets Donation for Be Wiser Charities – 20th August 2014