BGL Group
BGL Group – Founded in 1992 by Douw Steyn, BGL has quickly grown into one of the largest personal lines brokers in the UK with GWP surpassing more that £1bn. It describes itself as a digital distributor of insurance and household financial services.
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BGL announces divisional changes
BGL Group has announced the appointments of Kal Atwal and Martin Overton to the main board as part of a restructure that has established four operating groups.
Junction makes senior partnership appointment
Junction, an insurance affinity specialist firm, has appointed Derek Henry as the new director of corporate partnerships.
Fusion to recruit 100 staff in Coventry
BGL owned contact centre, Fusion, has announced a recruitment drive for 100 jobs in Coventry.
Market moves: Recruitment drive shows positive outlook
The actions of the insurance industry seem to indicate it is refreshingly optimistic about the prospects for UK plc. Despite the phrase 'double-dip' re-entering the popular consciousness, insurance has stormed ahead with determination to grow its way to…
Polly C - the hottest insurance gossip
Polly was delighted to spend a January evening in the company of the charming communications peeps at BGL Group, owner of Comparethemarket.com among other things.
News review: October
The founder and chairman of direct insurer Esure, Peter Wood, revealed that 2014 would be the earliest date that the company would launch an initial public offering.
Power hour: Giving something back
With the Government's introduction of the Big Society concept and public spending review, it is clear the private sector will need to step up its support of communities. This month's roundtable explores how the insurance industry should contribute…
Meerkat boosts BGL profits
The BGL Group’s financial results for the year July 2009 to June 2010 have revealed an increase in pre tax profit to £62m (H1 2009: £54m) but profit growth dipped to 16% (H1 2009: 24%).
Focus - CSR: Helping hands
Ask a broker about its corporate social responsibility programme and the chances are you'll be met by either a blank stare or a look of pure cynicism. Yet beneath the surface, when it comes to philanthropic aspects, many are punching above their weight,…
The PB interview - Bill Cooper: Bright light in the gloom
Andrew Tjaardstra meets Bill Cooper, managing director for insurance in the financial institutions division at Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets. Despite being cautious about prospects for brokers as the UK's economic malaise continues, the firm is very much…
Junction reveals "ambitious" growth plans
Junction said it aimed to more than double compound sales in next three years.
Insurance Race Day: more than just horsing around
The third annual Insurance Race Day is proving a hit with industry movers and shakers keen to mix high-level networking with a spot of racing fun.
BGL hires HSBC underwriter to manage brand development
BGL Group has appointed Nik Hobson as a senior manager for panel development
Bridging the customer relationship void
Rachel Gordon investigates how brokers can use technology to stay closer to clients and to spread knowledge across the business.
BGL Group's income and profits grow
The group said the success of its price comparison site Comparethemarket.com has helped boost profits