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February 3, 2020

Crossing the finish line with Sebastian Priaulx

Crossing the finish line with Sebastian Priaulx

As our three-year partnership with professional racing driver Sebastian Priaulx comes to an end, we're proud of all he's achieved and wish him all the best for the future.

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November 4, 2019

Wellbeing behind the wheel – the impact of anxiety on driver safety

Wellbeing behind the wheel – the impact of anxiety on driver safety

With many of us leading busier and more stressful lives than ever before, we look into the impact mental health has on driving safety.

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August 19, 2019

1<sup>ST</sup> CENTRAL announces partnership with RAC

1ST CENTRAL announces partnership with RAC

We're excited to announce that 1ST CENTRAL Breakdown Cover will now be provided by the RAC, Britain's most experienced breakdown provider.

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June 29, 2018

Two thirds of parents plan on taking their families on a trip down memory lane this summer

Two thirds of parents plan on taking their families on a trip down memory lane this summer

Staycations are making a U-turn this summer, according to new research by car insurance provider, 1ST CENTRAL.

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January 18, 2018

Half of brits left red-faced trying to find parking space

Half of brits left red-faced trying to find parking space

Research by 1ST CENTRAL suggests brits are spending far too much time looking for a parking space each year.

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December 11, 2017

Britain’s best and worst drivers revealed

Britain’s best and worst drivers revealed

A study by 1ST CENTRAL of over 400,000 motorists has shed light on the driving habits of the British public, revealing the best and worst drivers on the roads.

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October 13, 2017

1<SUP>ST</SUP> CENTRAL insures three millionth customer following record business growth

1ST CENTRAL insures three millionth customer following record business growth

1ST CENTRAL has sold its three millionth policy since launching nine years ago, following a highly successful year of business growth.

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September 6, 2017

Senior promotions strengthen technology within First Central

Senior promotions strengthen technology within First Central

First Central Group has strengthened its senior management with three significant promotions.

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March 31, 2017

Sebastian Priaulx set to compete in his first race of the 2017 Ginetta Championship this weekend

Sebastian Priaulx set to compete in his first race of the 2017 Ginetta Championship this weekend

Guernsey-based racing driver, Sebastian Priaulx, will compete in his first race of the 2017 Ginetta Junior Championship this weekend, with the support of his sponsor, 1ST CENTRAL.

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March 14, 2017

Seb Priaulx and 1<SUP>ST</SUP> CENTRAL join forces in long-term sponsorship agreement

Seb Priaulx and 1ST CENTRAL join forces in long-term sponsorship agreement

Guernsey racing driver Sebastian (Seb) Priaulx will be backed by car insurance provider, 1ST CENTRAL, as he prepares for the next steps in his racing career. 

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February 16, 2017

First Central Group commits three more years to Guernsey College Football Academy

First Central Group commits three more years to Guernsey College Football Academy

The Guernsey College Football Academy (GCFA) has received a welcome boost from its shirt and team sponsor, First Central Group, which has committed to supporting the Academy for a further three years.

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December 12, 2016

Driven to despair: average family lasts 31 minutes into journey before arguing

Driven to despair: average family lasts 31 minutes into journey before arguing

Research from car insurance provider 1ST CENTRAL has revealed that the atmosphere will be frosty inside the car as well as out this Christmas.

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November 14, 2016

First Central Group appoints two new employees

First Central Group appoints two new employees

First Central Group, Guernsey Employer of the Year, has appointed two new members to its team, as part of the continued expansion of its Guernsey-based operations.

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October 17, 2016

Taxi of mum and dad

Taxi of mum and dad

Research from 1ST CENTRAL found that on average, parents clock up nearly 30,000 miles ferrying their kids around, and all before they reach their 16th birthday!

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June 27, 2016

75 days until the Tour de Sez

75 days until the Tour de Sez

The mammoth task of planning for this year’s Tour de Sez has been given a huge boost as Guernsey company, First Central Group, has agreed to sponsor the endurance bike ride.

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June 2, 2016

Back seat driving fuels our tempers

Back seat driving fuels our tempers

Gone in 560 seconds. That's how long it takes on average for a driver to lose their temper and react to annoying passenger habits, according to a recent study.

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May 17, 2016

Expansion at 1<sup>ST</sup> CENTRAL creates new jobs

Expansion at 1ST CENTRAL creates new jobs

After months of planning and renovation, we were delighted to open our new office in Manchester last month, expanding our geographic footprint in the north and creating 150 new jobs.

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March 16, 2016

Britain's best and worst drivers revealed

Britain's best and worst drivers revealed

Are you one of Britain’s worst drivers? A study of over a million motorists has shed light on the driving habits of the British public, revealing the best and worst drivers on the roads.

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