Broker Chartside Ventures has acquired Essex-based Ladies Direct Insurance and Vans Direct Insurance.

Ladies Direct and Vans Direct both have more than five years experience in the insurance industry as well as a presence on the internet.

Chartside director Nigel Dyer said: "We always believed there was a real need for specialists like Ladies Direct to offer help and assistance for lady drivers over and above the pure motor insurance element."


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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