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).
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Staff, Training and Development
Be Wiser Insurance is a major employer in Andover. Be Wiser Insurance opened their new Headquarters in September 2014, the HQ was officially opened by Sir George Young, 6th Baronet. The current number of employees totals over 600 staff in 6 offices across Andover, Hampshire.
The company opened a new office in Swindon in June, 2016, promising 350 new jobs for the area.
Be Wiser has 280 Apprentices and is one of the UK's Top 100 Apprenticeship Providers. In 2014 Be Wiser was rewarded nationally for their apprenticeship programmes; HeadStart, FreshStart, SureStart and KickStart. 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.
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Awards
- 2011, 2012, 2013, 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, 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
- 2014 Winners of the Insurance Times Training Excellence & Impact Award
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 - owned by Paul Bird Motorsport. The 2016 season features Shane "Shakey" Byrne and Glenn Irwin riding a Ducati Panigale R 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 consisting of Chris Walker (motorcycle racer) and Danny Buchan. The team rode a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R - notable for its unusual yellow and black livery. Be Wiser Kawasaki withdrew from the 2015 BSB season due to lack of financial backing.
Other Sponsorship
- 2008 - Current. Sponsors & supporters of Newbury Race Course Annual Race Day at Newbury Racecourse
- 2012 - Current. Match day sponsors and club partner of Reading Football Club
- 2012 - 2014. Kawasaki Superstock Series
- 2015. Be Wiser Kawasaki British Super Bikes
- 2015 April. Newbury Race Course, Spring Cup
- 2015 June. Hampshire PGA Stroke Play Championships
- 2015 - Current. Be Wiser Ducati BSB Racing Team.
- 2016 - Current. National Badminton League
Charity and Fundraising Activities
Be Wiser Insurance has been involved in several fundraising activities, including:
- Test Valley Arts Foundation "Andover Voices and Stories"
- The Andover Young Carers awarded £2000 by Be Wiser Insurance
- Be Wiser Insurance has raised a total of £2,086 for The British Heart Foundation and The British Lung Foundation
References
External links
- Official website
Source of article : Wikipedia