Gross written premiums less treaty (2001): £480m

Includes gross written premiums less treaty for:
Fortis Insurance: £441m
Bankers Insurance: £39m

Address: Fortis House, Tollgate, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3YA

Tel: 023 8064 4455
Fax: 023 8064 1146

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Year established: 2000

History: Fortis Insurance was formed in April 2000 by the integration of Bishopsgate Insurance and Northern Star Insurance.

Chief officer: Barry Smith

Biography: Smith became chief executive officer for Fortis insurance in November 2001. Before joining the company, he held a number of high profile positions, including

customer services director of AXA Insurance UK and executive director for AA Insurance Services.

UK branches:2

UK staff (average for 2002): 883

Parent company: Fortis Group

Main lines of business: Private motor, household - buildings and contents, travel, caravan & camping.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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