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Press Release- Immediate 13th August 2024
Community Transport Association appoints new insurance partners to support the sector and communities across the UK
Business Choice Direct (BCD) Insurances Services and WRS Insurance Brokers are delighted to announce that they have been appointed to work in partnership with the Community Transport Association (CTA), to support their members with their insurance needs.
The Community Transport Association is a UK member-based charity providing leadership, training, advice, and operational support to transport-related charities, community groups and social enterprises in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Business Choice Direct and WRS Insurance Brokers will now be offering Community Transport Operators a host of comprehensive insurance services and products focusing on transport and charity cover.
Business Choice Direct are a specialist insurer for non-standard motor insurance with over 20 years of experience in transport logistics. Aiming to simplify insurance for CTA Members, BCD can offer a choice of quality insurance products at competitive prices.
Meanwhile, thousands of charities and not-for-profits across the UK trust WRS Insurance Brokers to provide impartial charity insurance advice. They also offer fundraising support, including grant applications, alongside help with ethical investments via Eden Tree, and charity risk management advice and articles.
Giving back
Business Choice Direct and WRS Insurance Brokers are both proudly part of the Benefact Group, which is owned by one of the UK's leading grant-making charities, the Benefact Trust. Benefact Group is a diverse family of specialist financial services businesses, all driven by a shared ambition to do right by their customers. The group is united by a common purpose to give all available profits to charities and good causes and is currently the third largest corporate donor in the UK. (DSC - Guide to Company Giving 2023/2024). The Movement for Good Awards annual programme has given over £1 million this year.
Dr Victoria Armstrong - Chief Executive at CTA said "CTA is excited to work with BCD and WRS, part of the Benefact Group, to be able to offer our members specialist non-standard motor and charity insurance on a whole new level. BCD and WRS bring a wealth of knowledge and experience about the Community Transport sector and with access to a range of insurance products and additional advice resources, we are confident our members will find not only the cover they need but also peace of mind, support and quality customer service."
Tristan Scaife, Commercial Director at BCD added "We are delighted that by working in tandem with WRS Insurance Brokers, we now have the opportunity to support CTA members with appropriate, cost-effective insurance solutions, such as Fleet, Minibus and Charity cover, so they can continue to serve their local communities, building stronger and more inclusive transport links"
Gungor Baykan, Head of Broking and Operations at WRS, commented, "We are thrilled to partner with the Community Transport Association alongside Business Choice Direct. Our collective expertise and commitment to the sector will ensure that CTA members receive tailored insurance solutions that not only meet their unique needs but also support their invaluable work within local communities. Our commitment goes beyond providing insurance; we aim to empower and support the incredible work these organisations do in their communities."
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About WRS Insurance Brokers:
- WRS Insurance Brokers are owned by SEIB Insurance Brokers Ltd, both are part of the Benefact Group, profits are used for good causes.
- WRS specialises in the social welfare sector alongside providing business and property insurance, all from an ethical standpoint. The company provides tailor-made insurance cover for charities, churches and care and community groups.
- This socially responsible approach from WRS fits well with SEIB's ethos.
About Benefact Group
- Benefact Group is an independent, specialist financial services group that exists to give all its available profits to charity.
- Owned by a registered charity, Benefact Trust, Benefact Group's family of businesses provide specialist insurance, investment management and broking and advisory services in the UK, Australia, Canada and Ireland.
- Benefact Group is the third-largest corporate donor to charity in the UK, according to the UK Guide to Company Giving 2023/24. It has donated over £200m to charity since 2014 and is aiming to reach its target of giving £250m by 2025.
Find out more about Benefact Group here - www.benefactgroup.com.
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