News Archive
October 2008
Ansvar appoint new Managing Director
Ansvar have announced the appointment of Cathy Taylor as their new Managing Director. Cathy, a Chartered Insurer and MBA, has over 25 years experience in the profession - covering underwriting, sales and development, marketing, operations and strategy....
September 2008
New Underwriting appointment at Ansvar
Ansvar have announced the appointment of Marcus Booth as their new Underwriting Manager. Marcus, who comes from Stockton-on-Tees, graduated from Bristol University with a BA(Hons) in Theology and Religious studies before joining Royal and Sun Alliance...
July 2008
Reduced premiums for Charity Connect
Charity Connect, the market leading package designed to provide affordable and enhanced levels of insurance protection for recognised charities, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations - regardless of size and structure - has now become an even...
July 2008
‘Give as you earn’ staff win gold again
For the second year in succession, Ansvar have been awarded a Quality Mark Gold Award by the government-funded charitable Payroll Giving Scheme.
To achieve the award, at least 10% of the payroll must commit to an agreed deduction from their...
May 2008
Care Homes exhibition sees launch of new policy
Aware of increasing moves by local authorities and charities away from providing residential care to providing care in people’s homes, Ansvar Broker Ellis Bates exhibited at the Community Care Live 08 exhibition to launch a new scheme that provides...
April 2008
New policy for charity start-ups
The Charity Commission recently issued a reminder to charity trustees on the need to secure adequate third party insurance.
This followed its investigation into a Nottinghamshire-based charity in which the chairman had failed to insure...
March 2008
Online debut for Financial Indemnity
Launched in February 2006, Ansvar’s Financial Indemnity policy protects recognised charities, including trustees, from financial loss. As part of our ongoing web development programme Ansvar are pleased to announce that in February this year they...
March 2008
Metal theft goes through the roof
Huge increases in the international market price of copper and lead, as well as zinc, nickel and aluminium, have triggered an epidemic of reported metal theft.
The consequent rich pickings for thieves means that they are becoming increasingly...
February 2008
Travel Connect going places
Ansvar have published revised rates and quotation guide for Travel Connect, the policy which provides cover for individuals and groups connected to charities, churches and other voluntary organisations.
Available on this website in the...
January 2008
Contact the Schemes Team!
Since it was created 18 months ago, Ansvar Underwriting Schemes team has successfully developed affinity schemes and bespoke insurance packages for organisations and their members in the not-for-profit sector.
These schemes present exciting...
December 2007
Charity forum addresses the challenges
Intermediaries looking to debate the current issues, pressures and challenges facing insurance in the charity sector were given the ideal platform at a special forum held in London last autumn.
The event brought together eight of Ansvar’s...
December 2007
Ansvar’s sponsored award goes to employment charity
For the seventh year in a row Ansvar were prominent at the Charity Times UK Charity Awards. Held at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel, the event was hosted by well-known broadcaster and comedian Fred MacAulay. Guest of Honour was the Minister for the...
November 2007
Ansvar add value to intermediary relationships
With recently implemented changes in Ansvar’s sales team come new roles for Ian Sadler and Duncan Tuffrey that are intended to strengthen and enhance the Company’s relationships with its brokers.
Ian was previously Field Sales Operations...
November 2007
New specialist surveying service
Ansvar are rolling out an enhanced service to intermediaries – one in which the twin roles of managing surveys and sales are being developed as two separate disciplines.
The changes reflect Ansvar’s belief that the surveying role now demands...
October 2007
Green team shows its true colours
Ansvar have recently set up a Green Team to intensify further the company’s environmental and energy saving measures.
Each of the five members looks at a specific area of the Company’s business to see where environmental improvements can...
October 2007
Ansvar win Payroll Giving Gold Award
Ansvar’s empathy with charities and commitment to social responsibility is a feature not only of the company, but also their staff, many of whom have charitable connections of their own outside of their work.
Now, enough Ansvar people have...
August 2007
Trainee Initiative to develop new industry entrants
Ansvar have created a new Trainee Programme which is designed to attract new, capable staff that will help to equip Ansvar for the future.
Ansvar will provide trainees with a chance to gain technical skills and experience needed to develop...
March 2007
New Commercial Vehicle Policy
Reflecting the growing use of commercial vehicles by non-profit organisations, Ansvar's new and revised policy is designed for churches, charities and care homes carrying their own goods in vehicles up to 3,500 cc.
The policy offers a choice...
January 2007
Best's rating gets even better
Ansvar announce that their financial strength rating by Best's has been classified as A- (Excellent) - an upgrading from the B++ rating they have enjoyed for the past four years.
Best's rating system provides an independent opinion of an...
December 2006
Ansvar launch new-look Charity Connect policy
Charity Connect – a star performer in Ansvar's policy portfolio for the past five years - has been given a facelift with the introduction of increased cover and a package of flexible options.
Mark Ingram, Ansvar's Head of Insurance Operations,...
November 2006
New Financial Indemnity policy protects trustees
Ansvar have developed a new Connect Financial Indemnity policy - providing attractive and comprehensive cover for charities looking to protect their trustees and the charity itself from claims regarding their management and financial activities.
Ansvar...
October 2006
Lifestyle discounts increased for Travel Connect
The three lifestyle discounts applied to Ansvar's Travel Connect policy have now been raised from 3% to 5%.
This means that a policyholder who ticks the boxes on non-smoking, non-drinking and regular church or charity support can receive...
September 2006
Royal Charity Awards Night
Anti-bullying charity wins Ansvar award
For the sixth year in succession Ansvar had a high profile presence at the UK Charity Awards evening through their sponsorship of the prestigious Charity of the Year Award.
The event was...
May 2006
New policies for care homes and residential combined
Two new policies, described by Ansvar as a significant landmark in their ongoing product development, are now on the market. The Residential Combined policy covers non-profit organisations offering accommodation – typically conference centres, hostels...
October 2005
EDI goes live!
After months of planning, software writing and testing EDI is now up and running at Ansvar.
It is being phased in with a relatively small number of intermediaries to ensure a smooth start, but soon the system will roll out to all of Ansvar's...
June 2005
Ansvar receives Investors in People
Early in 2005 Ansvar made the decision to work towards the Investors in people accreditation. The aim of IiP is to encourage companies to enhance their performance through the motivation and development of their employees. It focuses on communication...
January 2005
Ian Simpson appointed General Manager
Ansvar have announced the appointment of Ian Simpson as General Manager, effective from January 1 2006. He succeeds Paul Godfrey who retired in June 2004. Previously Ian was Chief Claims Officer with Ansvar’s parent company Ecclesiastical. He has...
November 2004
The UK Charity Awards 2004
Once again Ansvar is a key supporter of the prestigous UK Charity Awards.
The inagural scheme hosted by Charity Times Magazine to which the event owes its great success. The event recognising the excellence in the management...
August 2004
Insurance crisis hitting charities...but is it really that bad?
This story carried recently by the Daily Telegraph talked of rocketing premiums, and the consequential affect of some charities taking chances by being under-insured.
But with the right exchange of information and a more...
January 2004
Bringing home the benefits of EDI
Ansvar have announced plans to introduce EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) to the marketing of their ‘Home Connect’ Household Product. General Manager Paul Godfrey explains the background to the decision and the progress so far.
Since...