Extra hands needed for Tesco and Toyota contracts

Fortis is to recruit almost 550 people in the Gloucester, Stoke and Eastleigh over the next year to cope with demand from its deals with Tesco Bank, and Toyota.

Barry Smith, chief executive of Fortis UK said: “These two significant relationships are a very positive development for the business.

“We are delighted to be creating hundreds of jobs in the UK during this period of economic uncertainty, and this growth underlines our aim to be the insurance partner of choice based on our innovative products and excellent customer service.”

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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