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Global IM sponsor BEN raffle at Motor Trader 2010 awards

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Global Insurance Management was the proud sponsor for the second successive year of the BEN raffle at the prestigious Motor Trader awards at the Grosvenor Hotel in London.

The prize was two tickets to the Italian Grand Prix including travel and accommodation.

BEN was founded in 1905 by Arthur Wilson (1858-1945) - a leading advertising agent in the motor and cycle industries - to provide care and support for employees and their dependants in times of need.

BEN offers financial, emotional and practical help and support to more than 15,000 men, women and children who have a connection with the automotive sector.

The raffle raised a fantastic £9.480 and the lucky winner was Paul Buckingham. Global has also committed to sponsoring the BEN raffle in 2011.

Pictured left to right: David Main CEO of Ben, Warren Neal Events Co-ordinator Ben, the winner Paul Buckingham MD of BASF Europe, Emma Pieper of Ben and John Gilbert MD of Global Insurance Management Ltd.

Global Secure Warranty Extension Programme with Renault Ireland

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Global Insurance Management has been awarded the Renault For You warranty programme in Ireland. The scheme will be underwritten by AXA Insurance UK plc.

The Renault For You extended warranty will offer Renault customers a ‘peace of mind’ motoring solution that suits their particular needs, at an affordable price.

The new Renault For You programme will enable Renault customers to extend their manufacturer warranty from the current 3-year warranty to up to 5-years unlimited mileage. This 5-year warranty will include fully comprehensive breakdown assistance cover which includes in particular; nationwide recovery, home assist, over night accommodation, 24-hour hire vehicle and a dedicated 24-hour help-line.

Pascal le Merle, Quality & Service Director, Renault Ireland:

“Renault is first among the European make to come up with such an offer! The extended warranty will be an optional purchase to customers when buying their new Renault car or van and can be purchased from up to 12 months after the car is registered. It will also be fully transferable if, and when a motorist sells their car on, helping to optimise the re-sale value”

John Gilbert, Managing Director, Global Insurance Management:

“This important contract further enhances our reputation for providing high quality mechanical breakdown insurance cover to manufacturers worldwide. This reputation, coupled with our relationship with AXA Insurance and our flexibility was key in securing this agreement with Renault Ireland.”

The extended warranty is available to individual motorists and to fleet customers also.

Global IM - Mike Miller Statement

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Joint Statement - 2nd September 2009

Following a lengthy discussion it is with deep regret Global Insurance Management announces Mike Miller has resigned from the Board.

After five successful years, Mike has decided to pursue other opportunities. John Gilbert (Managing Director) would like to thank Mike for all his hard work and looks forward to hearing of his future successes.

Mike would like to thank Global for the last five years and John in particular for his support and wishes the Company and staff the success they will no doubt enjoy.

Motor Industry Code of Practice

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Global Insurance Management has been at the forefront in the development of the new Motor Industry Code of Practice for Vehicle Warranty Products which was introduced in July 2009.

Setting new standards for the sector, the code covers pre-sale information, cancellation rights and protected claims funds.
By delivering increased standards of consumer protection, subscribers to the Code are demonstrating their commitment to high levels of customer service.

The Code covers the following products:

Mechanical Breakdown Insurance
Guarantees and Extended Warranties
Roadside Assistance
MOT Insurance
Tyre Insurance
Key Insurance
Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP)
Vehicle Replacement Insurance (VRI)
Return to invoice Insurance (RTI)

What the Code means to the customer...

Peace of mind cover
Products written in clear English
No high pressure selling
Providing written summaries of the key contract terms
Simple, straightforward claims procedures

Global IM sponsor BEN raffle at Motor Trader awards

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sponsorship of the BEN raffle at the Motor Trader awards

Global Insurance Management was the proud sponsor of the BEN raffle at the prestigious Motor Trader awards at the Grosvenor Hotel in London.The prize was two tickets to the Italian Grand Prix including travel and accommodation.

BEN was founded in 1905 by Arthur Wilson (1858-1945) - a leading advertising agent in the motor and cycle industries - to provide care and support for employees and their dependants in times of need. BEN offers financial, emotional and practical help and support to more than 15,000 men, women and children who have a connection with the automotive sector.

The raffle raised a fantastic £6,125 and the lucky winner was Mark Hynes. Mr Hynes immediately donated the prize back to the charity and requested one of their hard working volunteers be presented with the tickets. Global’s Managing Director John Gilbert thought this was a magnanimous gesture.

Pictured below (left to right) Warren Neal (Event Coordinator at BEN) John Gilbert (Managing Director of Global Insurance Management) Mark Hynes (winner of the raffle) and David Main (Chief Executive at BEN)

Global Success Leads to Name Change for Lumley Auto

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lumley Auto Limited has changed its name to Global Insurance Management Limited.

Lumley Auto has been supplying insurance products to the automotive sector for over thirty years and was subject to a change of management just over five years ago when John Gilbert purchased the business from Peter Lumley in 2004. During that time the annual GWP turnover has grown dramatically from £3 million to a figure close to £20 million.

Lumley’s relationship with underwriting partner AXA Insurance plc has helped it build operations throughout Europe and the Middle East. It has also seen that close relationship take Lumley into other sectors, including manufacturing, insurance, banking and finance markets.

Current manufacturer clients include Harley-Davidson, Buell, Jaguar, Land Rover, JCB and Suzuki and insurance intermediaries such as Towergate, The Policy Shop, Quoteline Direct and WestInsure with International insurance companies AIM Általános Biztosító Zrt and UNION Biztosító Vienna Insurance Group.

In the banking and finance sector Lumley Auto collaborates with companies including Barclays and JCB Finance and continue to provide products and services to a number of the Top 100 Motor Dealers including Sytner, Lookers, Eastern / Western Motor Group, Agnew Cars and HR Owen.

John Gilbert (Managing Director) will continue to be fully supported by his Senior Management Team; Peter Robinson, Mike Miller, Barry Rowlands, Graham Hodkinson & Allan Steele.

Global Insurance Management has launched a new fully functional website www.globalim.co.uk - complete with policy registration, regular industry news and a new quarterly FSA newsletter highlighting key notes within the industry.

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