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April 10, 2024

Skyfire Insurance Company Limited – Notice of Name Change

Skyfire Insurance Company Limited – Notice of Name Change

On the 10th April 2024 Skyfire Insurance changed its name to First Central Underwriting Limited (trading as 1st Central Underwriting).

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March 25, 2024

1st Central announces ‘test and learn’ partnership with LifeSearch

1st Central announces ‘test and learn’ partnership with LifeSearch

1st Central are delighted to have joined forces with LifeSearch, the independent UK protection advice specialist

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February 12, 2024

New arrangement with Carpenters Group

New arrangement with Carpenters Group

First Central and Carpenters Group are delighted to announce the completion of a long-term arrangement under which Carpenters will provide motor legal services to First Central customers

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April 27, 2023

First Central awarded UK’s Best Workplaces™ recognition!

First Central awarded UK’s Best Workplaces™ recognition!

It’s official! We’ve been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ in 2023 by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture.

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March 28, 2023

Our Guide to Ramadan and Eid

Our Guide to Ramadan and Eid

The holy month of Ramadan started last week, and as part of our Inclusive Policies, we've created a guide for our Muslim and non-Muslim colleagues.

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March 7, 2023

Spotlight on: Chrissie Thayre

Spotlight on: Chrissie Thayre

To celebrate International Women's Day, we've put the spotlight on some of First Central's female leaders. Chrissie Thayre is Group Head of Data Protection.

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March 6, 2023

Spotlight on: Zoe Wright

Spotlight on: Zoe Wright

To celebrate International Women's Day, we've put the spotlight on some of First Central's female leaders. Zoe Wright is HR Director.

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March 5, 2023

Spotlight on: Connie Beasley

Spotlight on: Connie Beasley

To celebrate International Women's Day, we've put the spotlight on some of First Central's female leaders. Connie Beasley is Head of Home Claims.

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March 4, 2023

Spotlight on: Alison Carter

Spotlight on: Alison Carter

To celebrate International Women's Day, we've put the spotlight on some of First Central's female leaders. Alison Carter is ESG Lead.

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March 3, 2023

Spotlight on: Chantelle Anderson

Spotlight on: Chantelle Anderson

To celebrate International Women's Day, we've put the spotlight on some of First Central's female leaders. Chantelle Anderson is Talent Manager.

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February 14, 2023

First Central is officially one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing!

First Central is officially one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing!

It’s official! We’ve been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing (2023) by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture.

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December 23, 2022

Making changes to our Inclusive Policies

Making changes to our Inclusive Policies

From January 1st 2023, at First Central we're making some key changes to our Inclusive Policies, which align with our DEIB and Talent Attraction strategies.

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September 27, 2022

1st CENTRAL strike 3-year sponsorship extension with Sussex Cricket

1st CENTRAL strike 3-year sponsorship extension with Sussex Cricket

The new three-year sponsorship renewal will see the title partnership expand into its tenth year.

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August 19, 2022

Digital interns chip in to make an impact at First Central

Digital interns chip in to make an impact at First Central

We talk about the great work of our three latest interns, who spent six weeks at our Guernsey office as part of the Discover Digital Summer Internship scheme.

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July 22, 2022

First Central welcomes digital intern students

First Central welcomes digital intern students

Over the next six weeks, three interns will be learning the ropes at our Guernsey office as part of the Discover Digital Summer Internship scheme.

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June 30, 2022

Creating a culture we can all take pride in

Creating a culture we can all take pride in

As Pride Month comes to an end, we shine the spotlight on Project Manager Steven Jack, who shares his experience of working at First Central as a gay man.

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June 24, 2022

The importance of allies at work

The importance of allies at work

Continuing our celebration of Pride Month, Programme Director Zuzana Clark discusses why she has become an ally.

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June 17, 2022

How to be a good ally in the workplace

How to be a good ally in the workplace

With Pride Month well underway, First Central's Lucia Goncalves shares some top tips on how to be a good ally at work.

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June 16, 2022

Budding students develop plant care app to win tech competition

Budding students develop plant care app to win tech competition

We were part of the judging panel that decided the latest winners of the Digital Innovators Programme, and it was a tough competition.

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June 9, 2022

Our new telematics-based insurance rewards safe drivers

Our new telematics-based insurance rewards safe drivers

1ST CENTRAL Connect is our new telematics-based insurance product that monitors driving behaviour and rewards safe drivers.

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