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At Somerset Bridge Group, we are enthusiastic about what we do; see our blog entries below for details on how we engage with our employees, customers, and the Group.
Triple win for SBG at the Insurance Broker Awards
We’re proud to announce that SBG was recognised with three prestigious awards at last night’s Insurance Broker Awards:
- Personal Lines Broker of the Year
- MGA of the Year
- Digital Initiative of the Year
This achievement is the result of the contribution of every one of our 650 colleagues in the UK and our 360 teammates in South Africa, illus...
Personal Lines Broker of the Year – British Insurance Awards
Pride Month
What is Pride Month?
Pride month is celebrated every June to remember those involved in the Stonewall Riots of 1969.
Pride is a celebration designed to recognise the influence of the LGBTQ+ community, their div...
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, IWD was started in 1911, and remains an important moment for working to advance women’s equality with the day belonging to everyone, everywhere.
The day also marks a call to action for accele...
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
At SBG we are working hard on building a meaningful 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy based on the foundations we have put in place during 2022.
Our strategy is based on a belief that a diverse workplace drives a forward-thinking culture through a breadth of thought and experience.
The Board are 100% committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and our SBISL Chairpe...
Somerset Bridge Group Awarded Silver from Investors in People
Somerset Bridge Group has been awarded a Silver rating from Investors in People.
The accreditation was based on:
Survey results, meetings, committee meeting attendance, interviews with a cross section of staff and review of supporting documentation including the following:
• Employee engagement survey and results
• Job des...
British Claims Awards Winner – Best Employer
Our Newcastle employees travelled to London on the evening of June 9th, 2022, to attend the annual British Claims Awards, where Somerset Bridge Group was shortlisted in two categories: Best Employer and Counter Fraud.
We are pleased to announce that So...
Q&A with our Non-Executive SBISL Director – Christine Oldridge
Somerset Bridge Insurances Service's Limited, Non-Executive Director Christine Oldridge details below why Diversity and Inclusion is important to her.
Why is an inclusive culture so important?
There are many reasons, but essentially, it is the right...
Somerset Bridge Group Acquired By Arch
In August 2021 Somerset Bridge Group was Acquired by Arch Re.
Arch Re is a leading global A+ rated Reinsurer which currently operates in over twenty locations
worldwide.
William Soares, Head of Specialty for Arch Re said, “Somerset has been a client of Arch Re f...
My Role as Chair of Somerset Bridge Insurance Services
As we start moving through 2021 and the ongoing battle with the Pandemic I thought it was a good time to reflect on my year as Chairman of Somerset Bridge Insurance Services. Quite obviously it has simply been a year like no other and I don't think Im alone in hoping that we will never see its like again!!
It has how...
Employee Engagement Survey
Our Chosen Charity
SBG employees decide on who our chosen yearly charity is, this gives all employees a chance to vote for a charity that is close to their heart.
For 2022 our employees voted to raise money for MIND.
Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a me...
Mentorship Scheme
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Somerset Bridge Group is owned by Arch Re. Arch Re is a leading diversified reinsurer, with operations in most major global insurance centers. Arch is a well-capitalized and secure provider of risk transfer solutions.
