Be Wiser Insurance is an insurance broker, founded in 2007. Be Wiser Insurance is Financial Conduct Authority approved and a member of the British Insurance Brokers Associate (BIBA).
Be Wiser Insurance is a major employer in Andover. Be Wiser Insurance opened their new Headquarters in September 2014, the HQ was officially opened by Sir George Young, 6th Baronet. The current number of employees totals over 600 staff in 6 offices across Andover, Hampshire.
The company opened a new office in Swindon in June, 2016, promising 350 new jobs for the area.
Be Wiser has 280 Apprentices and is one of the UK's Top 100 Apprenticeship Providers. In 2014 Be Wiser was rewarded nationally for their apprenticeship programmes; HeadStart, FreshStart, SureStart and KickStart. As well as providing professional training and development for its employees Be Wiser also trains and develops external candidates from across the Insurance sector through its Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) training centre.
Be Wiser Insurance sponsor several sports teams and events.
Be Wiser Insurance sponsor a British Superbike Racing Team Be Wiser Ducati - owned by Paul Bird Motorsport. The 2016 season features Shane "Shakey" Byrne and Glenn Irwin riding a Ducati Panigale R for the team.
Previously, the company sponsored a Superstock (2013–14) and later, a British Superbike Racing (2015) Team - Be Wiser Kawasaki. The team is managed by previous British Superbike Champion 2011, Tommy Hill, with a riders consisting of Chris Walker (motorcycle racer) and Danny Buchan. The team rode a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R - notable for its unusual yellow and black livery. Be Wiser Kawasaki withdrew from the 2015 BSB season due to lack of financial backing.
Be Wiser Insurance has been involved in several fundraising activities, including: