One of Britain's fastest growing insurance broking and financial services businesses, Bristol-based Brightside Group, is trading ahead of expectations in the current year – and is optimistic about prospects for the rest of the year, chairman Dr Chris Fay told today's annual general meeting.
He said: “The strong organic growth of our existing insurance broking businesses, the successful integration of the eCar and eBike policy books and the growth of our premium finance, medical reporting and lead generation businesses are continuing to deliver good results in 2011."
The group recently expanded into nearly 19,000 sq ft of office space at Lysander House, Cribbs Causeway, where today's AGM was held. Founded in Thornbury 10 years ago, it is based at Aust and has a payroll of more than 600, including staff at a call centre in Torquay.
Its call centre based brands include Commercial Vehicle Direct, One Business, One Bike, Motor and Home Direct, Taxi Direct and Minibus Direct. The Group sells online through the eInsuranceGroup brands – eCar, eBike, eVan, eHome, eCommercial and eLife as well as through YouChooseinsurance.co.uk
Meanwhile the expanding group has decided to split the roles of chief executive officer (CEO) and finance director (FD). Arron Banks will be appointed CEO while Paul Chase-Gardener will retain the role of FD.
