Brightside pays £17m for E-Systems Limited and eDevelopment Limited

Brightside finance director and co-founder Paul Chase-Gardener

Brightside has paid £17m for software systems which are vital to its operations.

Brightside purchased eDevelopment Limited which is integral to its online distribution capability.

The Bristol-based company also acquired E-Systems which provides essential IT for Southern Rock. Southern Rock provides underwriting capacity to the rest of the group.

 

 

 

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.