Admiral has entered into a strategic partnership with FinTech West, a representative body supporting financial technology growth in the South West of England to enhance relationships and engagement within the region’s InsurTech ecosystem.
The partnership reflects a broader push within the insurance industry to foster regional engagement and drive innovation.
Admiral has set its sights on strengthening its presence in Bristol and the South West, a region recognised as a hub for InsurTech development. The company is keen to tap into the region’s talented workforce while deepening connections with local InsurTech businesses.
Admiral is a leading UK-based insurance provider, offering car, home, travel, and pet insurance.
Recognised as a Great Place to Work, the company is one of the largest insurers in the country, with a strong focus on customer-centric innovation and digital transformation.
FinTech West serves as a key advocate for financial technology in the South West, working to promote collaboration between businesses, investors, and industry experts.
It provides a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and policy discussions aimed at driving growth in the region’s FinTech and InsurTech sectors.
The collaboration between Admiral and FinTech West is expected to unlock new opportunities for knowledge exchange and innovation.
It will facilitate cross-industry collaboration, providing Admiral with deeper access to the region’s thriving InsurTech ecosystem while offering local businesses a direct link to an established industry leader.
Alan Patefield-Smith, chief information officer at Admiral, said, “This partnership is a great opportunity for us to tighten our connection to the InsurTech community in the South West of England, a region filled with cross-collaboration opportunities that can strengthen our industry, alongside a pool of talented people we can offer exciting careers to.”
Stuart Harrison, founder of FinTech West, added, “A recurring theme emerging from those in the insurance industry has been greater regional engagement. We’re looking forward to collaborating locally to help increase engagement with Admiral across the region, ultimately supporting the acceleration of innovation in insurance for the benefit of the public UK-wide.”
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