Gross written premiums less treaty (2001): £241m

Provident Financial Group


Provident Insurance


Address: Halifax House, Ferguson Street , Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2PZ

Tel: 01422 331166

www.providentfinancial.co.uk

Year established: 1966

History: Provident Financial acquired Halifax Insurance in 1978. In 1994, the company's name was changed to

Provident insurance. Provident is a private motor insurance underwriter that specialises in women drivers, older vehicles

and non-comprehensive risks.

Chief officer: Mark Collier

Biography: Collier was appointed MD of Provident Insurance in 2001. He joined in 1995, becoming operations

manager in 1999.

UK staff (average for 2002): 421

Main lines of business: Private motor, small commercial vehicles, uninsured loss recovery.

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