BIBA 2011 a Success for Direct Group
08/06/2011 09:33:28 by Marketing
Direct Group would like to extend their thanks to everyone that visited stand F36 at BIBA 2011. Direct Group were delighted to have the opportunity to exhibit at BIBA for the first time and raise our profile to all brokers, new and old at Manchester’s fantastic venue.
We would like to thank all those exhibitors and brokers that entered our competition to win an iPad 2 and we are sure the lucky winner, David Chapman of Sagicor, will fully enjoy his prize.
Director of Marketing, Richard Miles (left) presents David Chapman of Sagicor (right) his new iPad2.
Those that came to speak with us hopefully will have learnt that we are one of the UK’s leading insurance service providers, delivering outsourced solutions across a wide range of personal lines products. The breadth of services includes all elements of the insurance value chain from policy administration to claims handling.
If you missed out and wish to learn more about our Product and Services please contact marketing@directgroup.co.uk
It was an enjoyable two days and we’re already looking forward to seeing you all back in Manchester next year.
Direct Group agrees jewellery partnership
02/06/2011 08:59:04 by Marketing
Direct Group has agreed a strategic partnership between its Direct Validation Services (DVS) business and Jewellery Validation Service (JVS). The new agreement means Direct Group will now offer an independent jewellery validation service.
Direct Group said this will increase DVS’s ability to validate all items of a home contents claim. DVS was acquired by Direct Group last year.
Derek Coles, chief executive at Direct Group said: “The software is incredibly easy to use, insurers can use it both in house or, by logging onto the DVS service. The program instantly gathers all relevant information, returning an on the spot valuation and pricing structure. Alternatively via Direct Validation Services FNOL, validation can be fully outsourced with all other contents claims where Direct Group is able to detect exaggeration, misinformation, fraudulent documentation and inconsistencies”.
Tim Belson of JVS added: “We are delighted to be working as part of Direct Groups supply chain. A substantial number of claims with a jewellery loss can be validated immediately against current gold and precious stone prices from the instantly accessible database that JVS has embedded in the system”.
Direct Group Exhibiting at BIBA 2011
07/04/2011 09:00:23 by Marketing
Direct Group, as a leading insurance solutions provider, are pleased to announce they are exhibiting at this year’s BIBA conference in May.
Direct Group specialise in delivering solutions across a wide range of personal and commercial insurance products. Our solutions combine insurance experience with technological and product innovation covering all elements of the insurance value chain from facilitating distribution capability to claims handling.
Derek Coles, Chief Executive Officer said “This is a fantastic opportunity for Direct Group to showcase its products and services and raise the groups profile within the broker arena.”
The BIBA Conference is one of the Insurance industry’s most prestigious events, last year attracting over 4,000 people, so it is only right that Direct Group are there talking to people from the industry and showcasing what we can do.
Come and visit Direct Group at Stand F36 as we present at our inaugural BIBA conference.
Direct Group extend services provided to FirstAssist through new contract with Barclays
14/03/2011 15:11:08 by Marketing
Barclays Bank in the UK has announced that it has formed a three-year partnership with FirstAssist, replacing its previous partnership with Aviva. As a result of the deal, Barclays customers taking out travel cover from the bank will now have their travel insurance and assistance services provided by FirstAssist.
Alastair Hardie, managing director of FirstAssist, expressed the firm’s delight at being selected by Barclays, and stated that his company offers a travel insurance proposition that encompasses all customers, regardless of age, illness, occupation or destination.
Notes to editors:
1. Direct Group aims to be a leading insurance services provider to the UK financial services marketplace. This vision is based around a philosophy of “treating customers and partners as we would expect to be treated ourselves”. The high quality of service offered by Direct Group is supported by a scalable and robust business platform which not only provides Clients’ and Insurers’ with unparalleled quality of management information but also provides the basis for expansion into new products and new market sectors.
2. Direct Group currently operates on a business-to-business basis by offering products to financial institutions, corporates and affinities plus a range of services across the insurance industry. The services typically offered by Direct Group include product design, proposition delivery, policy administration, premium collection, sales and service, insurer and captive reporting. Plus comprehensive claims handling service including First Notification of Loss (FNOL), desk, inspection, validation and reinstatement. 3. Millennium Insurance is the broker distribution company and Direct Validation Services is the claims validation company within Direct Group 4. Direct Group Limited is authorised by the FSA no. 307332.
New Year - New Branding
10/01/2011 10:09:09 by Marketing
Direct Group has offered insurance solutions for 20 years and continues to grow rapidly, providing new products and services to the market. The new modernised brand is designed to reflect the changes in both breadth of solution and services at Direct Group in the last 12 months.
As a business to business provider to the insurance industry, the change of branding and logos will not impact partners, suppliers or customers in any way and policyholders will continue to benefit from the excellent levels of service and administration we provide.
Find out what Direct Group can do for your business. Contact your usual client contact for more information.
Notes to editors:
1. Direct Group aims to be a leading insurance services provider to the UK financial services marketplace. This vision is based around a philosophy of “treating customers and partners as we would expect to be treated ourselves”. The high quality of service offered by Direct Group is supported by a scalable and robust business platform which not only provides Clients’ and Insurers’ with unparalleled quality of management information but also provides the basis for expansion into new products and new market sectors.
2. Direct Group currently operates on a business-to-business basis by offering products to financial institutions, corporates and affinities plus a range of services across the insurance industry. The services typically offered by Direct Group include product design, proposition delivery, policy administration, premium collection, sales and service, insurer and captive reporting. Plus comprehensive claims handling service including First Notification of Loss (FNOL), desk, inspection, validation and reinstatement.
3. Millennium Insurance is the broker distribution company and Direct Validation Services is the claims validation company within Direct Group
4. Direct Group Limited is authorised by the FSA no. 307332.
