CITYNET INSURANCE BROKERS AT BIBA 2018

Thu 24th May 2018

 

THE CURTAINS HAVE NOW CLOSED ON #BIBA, THE BIGGEST ANNUAL EVENT FOR INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS FROM ACROSS THE UK!

On Wednesday 16^th and Thursday 17^th May, Manchester was the HUB of the UK’s insurance sector with BIBA 2018 taking place. This is the largest networking event for the insurance industry, bringing together staff and associates from across BIBA’s network of almost 2,000 regulated member firms. It was expected that over 5,000 registered brokers and 7,300 delegates will attend over the two day period.

Citynet has long been a leading provider of specialist insurance throughout the UK and Ireland. With an unparalleled level of knowledge, understanding of our clients’ needs and in-depth knowledge of local law and regulations ensures that we can be relied upon to offer expert guidance and advice.

Our experienced and well-informed team, led by MD Andrew Walsh, would like to say a huge thank you to everyone, existing and new customers who visited our stand for taking the time of day to come and see us.

Services:

• Commercial Insurance
• Motor Fleet Insurance
• Professional Insurance
• Specialty Insurance
• Marine Energy & Offshore Insurance
• Binder Insurance
• Terrorism
• Cyber
• Entertainment & Leisure

Schemes

• Manufacturing Combined
• Plastics Combined
• Engineers Combined
• Property Owners

“ We are excited to be exhibiting at BIBA for the third year running and pleased to be back in Manchester. We feel that both the location and event are the best places to promote our business, make new contacts and reinforce existing relationships,” said Andrew Walsh, MD of Citynet.

 

WHO IS THE WINNER OF AN APPLE IPAD PRO?

If you have visited Citynet stand over the two exhibition days, you would have known that Citynet ran a prize raffle where an Apple iPad PRO was up for grabs. 

Following the BIBA prize draw, we can now reveal that the lucky winner of an iPad PRO is Ms Laura High. Huge Congratulations from all of us at Citynet and we hope you use it well!

 

Meet the Citynet team that attended BIBA this year.

Andrew Walsh – Managing Director

07557 366 510; [email protected]

Tim Hicks – Head of Schemes and Specialty Risks

07983 392 163; [email protected]

Graeme Flynn – Head of Motor UK & Ireland

07977 011 433; [email protected]

Gary Williamson – UK Business Development Manager

07971 464 029; [email protected]

Colin Jackson – Account Executive  

07789 994 470; [email protected]

Alastair Templeton – Motor Divisional Director

07973 938 376; [email protected]

Shannon Blewitt –  Account Executive

07807 055 083; [email protected]

Josh Autie –  Broker

07870 895 876; [email protected]

Matt Wadhams –  Account Executive

07773 470 813; [email protected]

Claudya – Marianne Cocalea –  Marketing Executive

[email protected]

 

BRING ON #BIBA2019!

 

Citynet recognised in ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ 2018 report

Wed 23rd May 2018

Citynet has featured in the prestigious new London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.

The fifth annual edition of this report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME’s) across the UK and for Citynet to be selected is a real honour and testament to our hard work over the past five years.

As well as identifying 1,000 companies, the annual reports examine in detail the opportunities and challenges facing SMEs and looks at the sectors and trends that will shape the future of the British and European economies.

According to the report, Financial Services is one of the fastest growing sectors with an average annual revenue growth rate of more than 461%, followed by Engineering and Construction at 109%.

To be shortlisted, Citynet needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years, significantly outperforming our industry peers.

Citynet is a wholesale Lloyd’s broker and a leading supplier of exclusive schemes and market-leading services to Insurance Intermediaries throughout the UK and Ireland. Our objective is to build a sustainable business that promotes long-term growth over short-term profit.

Having been established for nearly 20 years, we have a significant influence in the London market and pride ourselves on having access to all major carriers. Our highly trained and motivated staff are always ready to deliver the right solutions for the risks we are presented with as well as offering the service we expect ourselves.

 

Nikhil Rathi, CEO, London Stock Exchange Plc, commented:

“I am delighted to congratulate Richard Scott on the success of his company, which has been recognised in the fifth edition of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report, showcasing the UK’s most inspiring and fastest growing companies. We hope the report shines a light on some of the UK’s most vibrant companies, including his. On behalf of London Stock Exchange Group, we thank him for inspiring us.”

Richard Scott, CEO, Citynet Insurance Brokers, commented:

“It is always satisfying for your achievements to be recognised. Our success is as a result of all the hard work our conscientious staff have and continue to put in. All of us at Citynet care deeply about servicing our brokers and it is this passion and commitment which has fuelled our growth in recent years”

 

A full, searchable database of all of the companies along with a downloadable pdf of the publication can be found online at www.1000companies.com as well as more detail on the methodology.

Citynet offers sponsorship Na Piarsaigh Hurling & Football Club Under 13’s team.

Wed 23rd May 2018

Citynet Insurance Brokers is proud to sponsor the Na Piarsaigh Hurling & Football Club Under 13 ’s team. This is yet another great example that here at Citynet we are very much involved in our community activities’ and we take immense pleasure in supporting it as much as we can.

Na Piarsaigh Hurling & Football club was founded by a group of schoolboys from the North Monastery School in 1943.

• The club won its first trophy by winning the Junior City Hurling title in 1947.
• Success at County level followed with the Junior title in 1953.
• The Senior Hurling title was won for the first time in 1990 with subsequent wins in 1995 and 2004
• The Kilmacud Crokes All Ireland Hurling sevens winners in 1992.
• In 2006 the clubs Under 14 hurlers won the All Ireland Christy Ring Trophy for a record sixth time.
• In 2006 the clubs Under 13 hurlers won the Kilmacud Crokes All Ireland title for the second year in a row
• Famous Cork hurlers include: Tony O Sullivan holder of 5 All Star Awards, Sean Og O hAilpin, John Gardiner, Setanta O hAilpin, Roger Tuohy, Christopher Joyce to name but a few

ABI – TOP TEN KEY FACTS ON UK INSURANCE AND LONG-TERM SAVINGS

Tue 1st May 2018

 

Read the full report here: ABI Key Facts