Swinton
Quizzical questions: 22 September 2017
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“Transformation” costs Swinton as profits fall
Pre-tax profit drops £4.4m to £11.5m as turnover also decreases to £222.8m from £265.4m.
Flux steps in on Swinton Norwich closure
Adrian Flux to take over lease of Swinton call centre earmarked for closure in move that could save 146 jobs in the area.
#insagepeople 10 - 16 July 2017
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InsurTech innovation vital to executing plan for growth, says CDL
According to the firm continual investment in research and development is an important part of its strategy.
Blog: Swinton - from high street hero to high street heartbreak
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on Swinton's latest branch closures and puts it in some historical perspective
High street broker - dying out or opportunity to grow?
Insurance Age looks at the branch network model following Swinton closures.
Editor's letter - May 2017
Branching out: Swinton’s redundancy plans highlight the changing habits of customers
Broking Break: Your Top 5
A recap of the stories that grabbed your attention this week featuring an exclusive story that took broking into the national press, Towergate, the aviation probe, and Aviva’s tech future.
Quizzical questions: 28 April 2017
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Swinton potential job cuts are sign of changing market
But experts are not worried about the future of the personal lines broker.
Swinton puts 900 roles at risk of redundancy
Broker says it is to review its branch network to meet changing customer demands.
#insagepeople: 12 - 18 December 2016
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Broking Break: Your top five of the week
It’s been a busy week in insurance. In case you missed them, here are the five most popular stories.
Swinton focuses on "simplify" strategy as profits drop 26%
Company secretary, Annabel Wilson, stated in the accounts statement that the market continued to remain very competitive in 2015, with lower volumes leading to the reduction in turnover.
Regional commercial manager leaves Swinton
Matthew Stuttard looked after Burnley, Leeds, Burton, Stone, Cowes, Chandlers Ford and Chertsey.
Swinton relocates Manchester HQ
Broker chooses city centre location as part of wider investment strategy.
Swinton goes live on CDL
Broker appointed new software supplier in February.
Swinton closes Leek branch
Newspaper report reveals customers to be serviced from Hanley branch.
Swinton opens first pilot branch in Lancashire
Broker unveils new concept branch in North West England.
Demise of the high-street broker?
Swinton is closing 130 branches in response to changing customer behaviour, but many brokers believe there is still life in the high-street model.
Swinton insists it is “committed to branches”
Distribution director says branch cuts are down to customer feedback and strategic review.
Swinton to close 130 branches
Broker announces collective consultation with employees affected.
Swinton appoints new head of commercial from Gallagher
Monnington was previously MD of Gallagher's Birmingham branch.