First Central named Best Insurance Employer at the British Insurance Awards

Wednesday 10 July 2024

First Central collected the Best Insurance Employer award at the 30th British Insurance Awards, held at the Royal Albert Hall.

The award recognises First Central’s commitment to a culture of individual growth and team development.

The company, which employs people in Guernsey, also has offices in Haywards Heath, Salford and Gibraltar, and a population of remote colleagues.

Jo McGowan, Chief People Officer, said: "At First Central, we are firm believers that positive culture drives an excellent customer experience. We have seen the benefits of high colleague engagement, through our ability to attract and retain top talent, and, most notably, the effort and passion of our colleagues to deliver and exceed our business goals.

"We are dedicated to learning and development not just on building training programs, but through a culture of supporting people to grow their careers in a way that works for them. Our company isn't just about providing insurance, it's about investing in the growth and development of our people, because we know it's our people that drive our success."

Michael Lee, Group CEO, said: "We're proud of our collaborative culture. It is key to our business success, and just as importantly means that the experience for our colleagues is a positive, fulfilling and supportive one. Our growth is founded on a combination of our people-first ethos and our industry-leading use of data to drive excellent customer and business outcomes."