Brightside's evolution ...
2018
We’re excited about what 2018 will bring, there are some exciting developments on the horizon including bringing eBike under our Brightside brand and renaming it Brightside Bike. Plus our own MGA Kitsune will be added to our portfolio.
2017
In 2017 we launched our new brand
AXA Specialist Risks in association with AXA which provides business insurance for those who might find it tricky to get insurance elsewhere. We also announced new partnerships with MoreTh>n and Santander
2014
In 2014,
AnaCap Financial Partners, a specialist financial services private equity business, purchased the Brightside Group providing opportunities for growth and expansion. We also saw the introduction of
Churchill Insurance as a white-labelled relationship through our Commercial Vehicle Direct brand.
2012
2012 saw us launch One Insurance Solution - a specialist broker offering vehicle and premises insurance for private and commercial customers. One Insurance Solution enabled us to incorporate previous specialist teams into one overarching brand.
2011
During 2011 we acquired the aggregator technology business, Quote Exchange.
2010
In 2010 we launched eCar, our online insurance proposition for private motor insurance customers.
2009
During 2009, we launched
ProSport Insurance – an insurance proposition designed for sports people at all levels.
2008
In 2008, we moved into the personal injury claims market through the acquisition of IQED, enabling us to offer medical screening, rehabilitation and accident investigation support services. This year also saw the introduction of eBike – a dedicated online motorcycle insurance brand – to our group of companies.
2001
It all started back in 2001 when we were called Commercial Vehicle Direct Insurance Services Ltd, just providing specialist van insurance. We continue to trade under our
Commercial Vehicle Direct brand today.
