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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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

What attracted you to join Somerset Bridge Group?

"It was clear to see that SBG were an innovative, forward-thinking business that has had significant growth over the past few years. This is something I wanted to be a part of; contributing to its growth, efficiencies, culture and the exceptional impac...

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...

I started working for Somerset Bridge Group (SBG) in May 2020 as Head of Pricing. It was a strange time to start a new role as the world was in the middle of a pandemic and the whole country was in lockdown. Notwithstanding the odd circumstances, I considered myself incredibly lucky to not only have a role, but also that my fully-remote onboarding went seamlessly, allowing me to make connect...

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...