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May 19, 2009 - The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has launched BIBA Technology, in partnership with Redstone plc, to offer members a complete service for information and communication technology (ICT).
Members will benefit from a specially negotiated rate on many of Redstone’s services which include telephone tariffs, network infrastructures and converged communications.
Robert Cavan, Managing Director, Redstone Managed Solutions, said: “The launch of the BIBA Technology service is the latest stage in Redstone plc’s longstanding relationship with the insurance sector. BIBA members will benefit from the reassurance of knowing they are using services embraced by some of the UK’s leading general insurance organisations.”
Redstone is the only ICT supplier to be endorsed by BIBA and was awarded this status after undergoing BIBA’s formal appraisal and proposal process.
Cavan added: “By delivering trusted consultancy and proven solutions we can ensure BIBA members have the right IT and communications environment, allowing them the confidence to excel in their area of expertise and giving them cost effective business efficiencies.”
Steve Foulsham, BIBA Technical Services Manager, said: “The current economic climate means that insurers and brokers are looking for opportunities to improve service. BIBA Technology will give our members the efficiency, experience and peace of mind that comes from a single point of contact providing full end-to-end ICT strategies and solutions.”
BIBA Technology was launched by Eric Galbraith, BIBA’s chief executive, at the BIBA conference and exhibition.
BIBA Technology is backed by the Redstone group of companies. Redstone is one of the UK’s leading IT and communications providers through its five divisions, each one specialising in complementary solutions; Telecom, Mobile, Converged Solutions, Managed Solutions and Technology. BIBA Technology will provide the cohesive channel for the entire Redstone portfolio.
Notes to editors
1. For interview opportunities with Redstone, please contact Neil Drake, Chameleon PR, tel 0161 435 6450, neil ( @ ) chameleonpr dot com
2. Contact Leighann Burtrand, BIBA’s Communication’s Manager on 020 7397 0223
3. About Redstone plc
With over 1,000 employees, turnover in excess of £200 million and offices throughout the UK and Ireland, Redstone is committed to being the partner of choice for IT and Communication solutions.
Whether your goal is to remove the day-to-day headaches of maintaining your IT and Communications, enhance existing systems and processes or develop a large-scale IT infrastructure, Redstone brings the energy and expertise that allows you to get on with improving and growing your business.
We pride ourselves in the world-class customer service we provide. We work in partnership with you to understand what drives your business and create real competitive advantage from your IT and Communications strategy.
Redstone has been structured to provide our customers with innovative solutions to their Communications and IT requirements, across five specialist businesses.
4. About BIBA
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is the UK’s leading general insurance organisation representing the interests of insurance brokers, intermediaries and their customers.
BIBA represents 2,400 insurance brokers and intermediaries, including 1,700 FSA authorised firms. Insurance brokers and intermediaries distribute nearly two-thirds of all UK general insurance. In 2007, insurance brokers and intermediaries generated £1.5 billion of invisible earnings and they introduce £22 billion of premium income into London’s insurance market each year.
BIBA is the voice of the industry, advising members, the regulators, the Government, consumer bodies and other stakeholders on key insurance issues. BIBA provides unique schemes and facilities, technical advice, guidance on regulation and business support and is helping to raise, and maintain, industry standards. BIBA works closely with the Chartered Insurance Institute to provide training to those working in the industry and actively participates in helping the industry and its customers deal with some of the major issues of the day.
BIBA members provide professional advice to businesses and consumers, playing a key role in identification, measurement, management, control and transfer of risk. They negotiate appropriate insurance protection tailored to individual needs and operate to a very high standard of customer service with the aim of ensuring peace of mind, security, financial protection and the professional advice required.
To find your nearest BIBA broker visit the ‘Find A Broker' section of the BIBA website, www.biba.org.uk or call BIBA’s consumer helpline on 0870 950 1790
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