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March 29, 2019

Celebrating students’ success at ceremony

We were proud to attend an awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the 100 students involved in the Be the Change programme, of which we're headline sponsors.

March 25, 2019

First Central Insurance & Technology Group welcomes new CEO

We're thrilled to announce that Michael Lee, former Managing Director of the Hastings Insurer Services Division, is our new Group Chief Executive Officer.

March 12, 2019

Ideathons help create digital innovators of the future

Together with the Digital Greenhouse, we’re running a series of ‘ideathons’ to provide young people with the opportunity to develop their digital and problem-solving skills.

February 18, 2019

1<sup>ST</sup> CENTRAL announces renewal of Sussex Cricket sponsorship

1^ST CENTRAL announces renewal of Sussex Cricket sponsorship

Our insurance broker, 1^ST CENTRAL, has extended its sponsorship agreements with Sussex Cricket for a further three years.

January 18, 2019

Empowering young people to become role models

A group of volunteers attended a conference to help equip young people with the necessary skills to become positive role models, as part of our involvement in the Be the Change programme.

January 11, 2019

CIO attends roundtable discussion about the legacy of the back office

Our Chief Information Officer, John Davison, joined industry leaders at a recent Insurance Post roundtable to discuss whether insurers feel held back by legacy ‘back office’ systems.

January 9, 2019

Reflecting on 2018

As we step into a new year, it’s a great time to reflect on what we achieved in 2018. Simon Walker looks back on a challenging but rewarding first year as Group CEO of First Central.

January 2, 2019

Predictions for 2019

As we enter a new year, Chief Information Officer, John Davison, talks to CIO UK about the biggest trends set to make an impact in 2019.

December 21, 2018

Helping others this Christmas

We've been busy spreading the festive cheer in the local communities where we work to help people in need this Christmas.

December 13, 2018

10^th anniversary heralds new brand identity for First Central

We’re delighted to announce a new brand identity for the business - First Central Insurance & Technology Group.

December 7, 2018

1<sup>ST</sup> CENTRAL awarded for ‘Excellence in Technology’ at the Insurance Times Awards

1^ST CENTRAL awarded for ‘Excellence in Technology’ at the Insurance Times Awards

Our insurance broker 1^ST CENTRAL won the ‘Gold’ accolade for ‘Excellence in Technology’ at the Insurance Times Awards.

October 30, 2018

1<sup>ST</sup> CENTRAL named Insurance Provider of the Year at MoneyAge Awards

1^ST CENTRAL named Insurance Provider of the Year at MoneyAge Awards

We’re proud to announce that our UK broker, 1^ST CENTRAL, has been named Insurance Provider of the Year at the 2018 MoneyAge Awards for the second year running.

October 30, 2018

A positive budget for motorists

Andy James, Chief Commercial Officer, applauds the moves made in this year’s budget to ensure that UK drivers are safer and better off.

October 16, 2018

Accelerating towards a fairer future

Our Chief Claims Officer Jonathan Guy talks to Claims Magazine about the Civil Liability Bill and how insurers will need to pass on the savings to consumers in order to remain competitive.

October 5, 2018

How data science and AI are transforming the insurance industry

Chief Information Officer, John Davison, shares his views with CIO UK about emerging data science techniques to augment traditional forms of risk assessment.

October 2, 2018

Myth-busting the dangers of a ‘big data algocracy’

John Davison, Chief Information Officer, talks to Data IQ about the myths surrounding the dangers of a 'big data algocracy'.

September 28, 2018

How big data eliminated segmentation

Chief Underwriting Officer Stuart MacIntyre talks to Insurance Post about how big data has removed the concept of niche insurance and how policyholders will benefit in the long run.

September 7, 2018