GLASGOW, Scotland - X-Factor star Laura White helped employees at Kwik Fit Insurance mark 10 years with the company at a celebration night at the famous Turnberry golf resort.
A total of 52 employees from the Lanarkshire-based insurance intermediary attended the event, which was hosted by Clyde 1 radio presenter Suzie McGuire.
During their overnight stay within the luxurious surroundings of the five-star golfing resort, employees enjoyed a drinks reception and an exquisite three course dinner.
The meal was followed by the presentation of awards, honouring employees for their continuing hard work and dedication to the company.
Afterwards, the employees enjoyed a performance by X-Factor 2008 finalist, Laura White, whose first single is due for release in October.
Brendan Devine, Group Managing Director of Kwik Fit Financial Services, said: “It was an amazing night - there can’t be many venues as special as Turnberry and we felt it was a great way to say thanks to the people who have worked so hard over the last ten years to build Kwik Fit Insurance into one of the UK’s leading intermediaries.
“Suzie McGuire proved to be an excellent host and struck up a great rapport with our staff. As for Laura White, she is a phenomenal singer and her performance topped off a memorable night.”
Note To Editors
Kwik Fit Insurance Services was launched in 1995 and has grown to become one of the UK’s leading car insurance (www.kwik-fitinsurance.com/) distributors, as well as a major presence in content insurance (www.kwik-fitinsurance.com/home/home-insurance.html) and other insurance markets.
The company’s award-winning call centre in Uddingston, Lanarkshire, now employs almost 1000 people, and was named top insurer (17th overall) in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For 2009.
Since its launch in 1995, Kwik Fit Insurance Services has grown and developed into one of Scotland’s most dynamic contact centres.
Kwik Fit Insurance Services is part of the Kwik Fit Group owned by private equity firm PAI Partners.
The philosophy of the business is to provide the best possible service to customers.
www.kwik-fitinsurance.com/
Source: Kwik Fit Insurance
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