Covéa Insurance gains Gold from Investors In People

Accreditation means the firm is among the best employers in the UK

Covéa Insurance gains Gold from Investors In People

Insurance News

By Terry Gangcuangco

Covéa Insurance has again been granted Gold accreditation by Investors In People (IIP).

First gaining the IIP Gold accreditation in 2014, Covéa Insurance has been granted the distinction for a further three years after being assessed in July 2017. IIP – the international standard for people management –interviewed 151 employees across all levels and areas of Covéa Insurance’s business.

“We are immensely proud to achieve Gold accreditation for a second time. We have continued to strengthen how we support and empower our people with extensive development opportunities and platforms to engage and involve everyone,” said director of HR & learning Lisa Meigh.

She added: “It’s fantastic to receive this independent endorsement that Covéa Insurance is a great place to work.” Achieving Gold accreditation, according to the insurer, shows its “genuine commitment” to helping staff fulfil their potential. 

As an external benchmark that measures employee-centred success indicators, the IIP framework looks into recruitment, training, engagement, and the development of employees. The accreditation is internationally recognised.

IIP assessor Julia Stokes commented: “I was blown away by the amazing feedback I received from employees I interviewed, it’s clear that Covéa Insurance has created a buzzing and energetic culture, fantastic for such a large business,  in which employees are encouraged to develop and excel in their careers.” 

Covéa Insurance – which specialises in commercial, motor, high net worth, property, and protection insurance – employs around 1,500 people across 10 offices throughout the UK. It plans to hire 100 more by the end of 2017 amid an ongoing expansion.


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