Bollington Underwriting

Bollington is committed to the national standard for good practice in developing its people and has been recognised as an "Investor in People" since 1973. In 2004 we were profiled against our peers in the financial services industry and our results were outstanding. Bollington is frequently asked to provide case studies of its people development st... rategy for both local and national business support agencies such as Business Link and Learning and Skills Councils. Bollington has grown from humble beginnings into one of the UK's most successful insurance brokers. Founded in 1973 in a one-room office, the company now has over 200 staff working at its head quarters in Macclesfield and in offices across the country. Originally selling personal insurance, the company has gradually expanded its portfolio and now also specialises in commercial and Motor Trade insurance as well as financial planning advice. Success has come rapidly to Bollington - the company was recognised in 2003 as the 45th fastest growing company in the UK in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100, and the company has evolved still further since, with the acquistion over the last two years of Wallwork Jensen in Preston, MG Smithies in Wigan, FM Green in Witney and Greystone Insurance Services in Altrincham. Philip Jones, Operations Director at Bollington, says that the sudden increase in employees meant that they had to take a good look at the company structure. "We had grown at an impressive rate, evolving from a regional broker to a national player. Our management systems and human resource programmes obviously had to match this growth.Read More