The British Insurance Awards 2008 Winner
 

About Swinton

In the 50 years since the first Swinton Branch opened in Salford, we have grown into a very different but extremely fit company. A very healthy 50-year old!

  • We have over 4,500 employees
  • We are now responsible for over 3.25 million insurance policies
  • Our internet sales are growing, with online quote and buy for PMC, home, travel and motorcycle
  • Our sales efforts are supported by UK Call Centres, in Manchester, Norwich and Halifax
  • With almost 600 Branches, we are the largest High Street insurance chain in the UK
  • Specialist sites include Safeguard and Scenic, Swinton Specialist Division, Motorcycle Unit and Taxi Division
  • Swinton Commercial Division is rapidly expanding and is well on the way to becoming a top 10 commercial broker writing £150m of premium income

In essence, we are a one-stop source of insurance and related cover for our customers' homes, cars, caravans, businesses, holidays, motorbikes - and even classic cars. We price check the UK's top insurers to find the best cover at the best price for our customers.

And the future? We aim to take on the giants of the insurance industry and show that, because we care for our customers, we can become the leading retailer in the personal insurance market.

InsuranceTimes Awards 2008 - Industry Achiever of the Year

Patrick Smith, Swinton Group Chief Executive