1st June 2010 - BikeSafe Burnham competition winner announced
11th May 2010 - Bike Team supports The Ambulance Motorcycle Club
10th May 2010 - BMF Motorcycle Show Peterborough 15-16th May
7th May 2010 - Bike Team is proud to work with Total Advanced Training
8th March 2010 - Sport Relief
4th December 2009 - Bike Team now recruiting
3rd December 2009 - Bike Team/RoSPA partnership to benefit motorcyclists
15th September 2009 - Bike Team 'Golden Ticket' prize winner announced
3rd June 2009 - Your chance to win a BMW bike!
14th May 2009 - Equity Insurance Group and Bike Team announce sponsorship of the Essex Air Ambulance
12th December 2008 - Motorcycle Industry make case for support
10th November 2008 - Bike Team wins RiDER Power '08 'Favourite UK Insurer' award
4th June 2008 - Come and Join the Team!
7th January 2008 - Equity acquires specialist Motorcycle Broker Bike Team Ltd
BikeSafe Burnham-On-Crouch competition winner announced
At the BikeSafe event on Sunday 26th April, BikeTeam ran a competition to win £250 worth of clothing vouchers to spend at TK Cope in Colchester. We are pleased to announce that the winner of the competition is a Mr. Richard Lock, of Martlesham Heath near Ipswich. Congratulations Richard, your voucher will be in the post shortly.
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Bike Team supports The Ambulance Motorcycle Club
Bike Team are proud to support The Ambulance Motorcycle Club. The Ambulance Motorcycle Club is run by Volunteer Ambulance service staff and together they came up with the idea of CRASH cards. These cards help Ambulance crew to identify and help motorcyclists get the aid they need as quickly as possible when they have been involved in an accident where they may be unconscious or unable to talk coherently.
The cards, which were piloted in Essex, have grown in popularity among bikers and have now been launched in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The CRASH cards have also got the backing of the East of England Ambulance Service.
For every policy sold as a result of The Ambulance Motorcycle Club recommendation, Bike Team will donate £25 to the Essex Air Ambulance.
BMF Motorcycle Show Peterborough 15th-16th May 2010
Bike Team is making its debut at the BMF motorcycle show at Peterborough on May 15/16.
The Essex specialist bike insurance broker will be giving free hotel accommodation vouchers to anyone who purchases a motorcycle insurance policy after meeting them at the event, as well as promoting its competitively-priced motorcycle policies. In addition to this great offer, BikeTeam will also give free UK Breakdown cover to anyone who purchases a policy with them at the event itself.
Meanwhile, glamorous Bike Team girls will be handing out promotional gifts and advising bikers on ways to reduce their insurance premiums whilst securing the best cover for their individual needs.
To find out more about Bike Team, its wide range of motorcycle cover, or to speak to an insurance expert, make your way to the big red London bus at the edge of the main arena – you can’t miss it!
Visit the BMF website for full details, including tickets.
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Bike Team is proud to work with Total Advanced Training
Total Advanced Training in association with Bike Team have created an advanced training scheme whereby, subject to criteria, you can get motorcycle training and insurance at a significantly discounted rate.
Total Advanced Training specialise in professional and technical advanced motorcycle training within the South East.
Training offered by Total Advanced Training range from back to biking, refresher training and full advanced training such as RoSPA and IAM, plus many more. They have a highly experienced and qualified team of instructors including serving and ex-police motorcyclists.
Bike Team recognises the dedication provided by Total Advanced Training, and subject to the level of training achieved, we will discount your insurance by up to 25%.
Total Advanced Training have agreed to offer a 15% discount off motorcycle advanced training for those insured through Bike Team, for more details please call 07813 167749 ore-mail
totaladvanced@tiscali.co.uk quoting Bike Team.
Sport Relief
Bike Team's call centre has been chosen to take the thousands of telephone donations expected from people all over the country supporting the Sport Relief TV extravaganza on March 19th.
Staff at the motorcycle insurance specialist's Colchester centre are volunteering to answer calls and register donations, heloping to raise more than £28 million for the charity which provides aid to disadvantaged people all over the world.
More than 100 volunteers will be entertained and motivated by TV darts legend, Bobby 'the king of bling' George and Colchester MP, Bob Russell, who will be visting the call centre to lend their support during proceedings.
Meanwhile, Bike Team's Jane Barber has been training volunteers to answer telephone calls which are expected to come in at a rate of three every second.
She says: "It promises to be a brilliant night and the best bit is all the money raised will be spent by Sport Relief to help people living unimaginably tough lives. Call centres like ours at Colchester are absolutely vital to Sport Relief; helping to raise fund for projects it supports both here in the UK and internationally."
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Bike Team now recruiting
Bike Specialists - Full and Part Time opportunities in Colchester
The specialist motorcycle team provide a dedicated motorbike insurance service and are one of the most highly regarded UK motorcycle insurance brands. Bike Team are currently seeking experienced insurance candidates to provide a high level of customer service. You will be the first point of contact for sales and general queries as well as making outbound calls to new and existing customers. Knowledge of the CDL system is advantageous as is an interest in motorcycles.
£ dependant on experience + bonus + flexible benefits.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV to careers@equitygroup.co.uk
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Bike Team/RoSPA partnership to benefit motorcyclists
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has appointed Bike Team as the official broker partner for its advanced motorcyclists.
The agreement means more than 3,000 motorcyclists who are members of the RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders (RoADAR) network will qualify for premium discounts from the Equity-owned brand.
New business from RoSPA advanced motorcyclists, underwritten by Equity Red Star, will attract discounts of up to 25 percent. Volunteer tutors within RoADAR groups will automatically qualify for free passive tuition cover, particularly useful when training motorcyclists on the road.
Bob Smalley, RoSPA’s chief examiner, said: “Bike Team has developed a fine reputation for promoting safer motorcycling. Our partnership agreement recognises its commitment to rewarding responsible riders.”
Bike Team cover for RoSPA advanced motorcyclists features policy enhancers including EU use of up to 90 days, free NCD protection and discounted additional bike cover.
Paul Davies, product and development manager at Bike Team, added: “RoSPA advanced motorcyclists have attained the highest level of training and road craft, so they represent the lowest risk. Our partnership with the charity also provides further opportunities to promote our safer motorcycling messages.”
There are more than 50 RoADAR groups across the UK.
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Bike Team 'Golden Ticket' prize winner announced
Congratulations to Mr Scott Smith of Pitsea in Essex who was the First Prize Winner in our Golden Ticket Prize Draw at the Essex Air Ambulance Harwich Bike Run event.
Mr Smith is the winner of a year's free Bike Team motorcycle insurance policy inclusive of legal protection, UK and EU Breakdown, Helmet and Leathers and Personal Accident cover.
The five runner-up prizes of a £50 discount from a Bike Team insurance policy were not claimed on the day of the event.
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Your chance to win a BMW bike!
As main sponsors of the Essex Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run we hope as many bikers as possible can take part on the day as possible.
Pre-registration is now open for the event and as well as getting your name down to be there on the day your details will also be entered into a prize draw to win a BMW motorcycle.
For full details of the Prize Draw and the pre-registration process please CLICK HERE
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Equity Insurance Group and Bike Team announce sponsorship of the Essex Air Ambulance
Equity Insurance Group and Bike Team are delighted to announce that we have agreed to become a major sponsor of the Essex Air Ambulance.
The Essex Air Ambulance was launched to provide a life-saving service for the people of Essex.
The first Air Ambulance was launched in 1998 and today the EC135 Eurocopter, launched in May 2003, is in operation seven days a week in daylight hours and attends an average of 2-4 emergencies a day.
“We are proud that Equity Insurance Group is supporting this year’s Essex Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run. It’s such an exciting event and helps raise vital funds for a truly worthy cause.” Neil Utley, CEO of Equity Insurance Group.
If you would like to learn more about the Essex Air Ambulance Motorcycle run later this year please visit www.essexairambulance.uk.com
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Motorcycle Industry makes case for support
The motorcycle industry is calling on government and local authorities, to support the industry’s ability to provide affordable and practical transport solutions in these difficult and uncertain economic times.
Employing more than 15,000 people and turning over more than £3 billion a year, the UK motorcycle industry is mainly composed of small and medium-sized businesses. Dealers, suppliers and manufacturers are braced for a volatile and challenging 2009.
On the eve of the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the NEC, the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) and the Motorcycle Retailers’ Association (MRA) welcomed the Pre-Budget decision to cut VAT, but are jointly urging the chancellor to take practical action in support of the industry and personal mobility. The industry is providing cost-effective transport solutions and helping to keep UK plc on the move at an affordable price. In particular, they want to see government ensuring:
That dealers have access to low-cost finance so that stock levels can be maintained, enabling consumers who decide to switch to two wheels to get on the road as quickly as possible
That support gets through to the shop floor and the independent dealers who most need help
That easy and low-cost finance is available to the supply chain so that jobs and services are maintained until the credit crunch eases.
“This isn’t just about sustaining business and jobs,” said MCI chief executive Steve Kenward. “There’s a great opportunity to use the recession positively by supporting the industry at a time when more and more people are turning to two wheels. Motorcycles make social, economic and environmental sense.
“The chancellor’s announcement this week of a cut in VAT is helpful, but his give and take on petrol has done nothing to reduce the costs of travel. Train fares will increase by up to 11 per cent in the new year, hitting commuters especially hard. There is an ever-stronger case for government and local authorities to encourage greater use of mopeds, scooters and other practical, multi-use motorcycles as the recession bites deeper.”
The powered two-wheeler (PTW) market has held up well this year as people have been taking to mopeds and scooters in particular to cut costs and avoid congestion. PTW registrations last month were 4 per cent up on October last year, and total registrations for the first 10 months of the year were just 1.5 per cent down.
MRA chairman Martin Marshall said: “For businesses, the changes in corporation tax are welcome, but are off-set by the increase in national insurance. The small cut in VAT will make motorcycles, clothing, parts and servicing a little cheaper. While we hope that this will stimulate demand, it is vital that dealers and other businesses have access to low cost finance in order to keep going.”
In addition to business support, the motorcycle industry also wants to see government, legislators, local authorities and transport planners viewing motorcycling as a serious and relevant alternative to the use of cars and public transport. PTWs are part of the solution to the problems of congestion and pollution and should not be ignored or treated as an afterthought. The MCI and MRA simply want equality and the incentives that come with the recognition that PTWs ease traffic and parking congestion, reduce emissions and provide people with reliable and efficient personal transport.”
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Bike Team wins RiDER Power '08 'Favourite UK Insurer' award
We are proud to announce that Bike Team have been voted joint first ‘Overall Favourite UK Insurer’ category in this year's RiDER Power survey of UK bikers.
This means that for the third year running Bike Team has rated first in a category of the prestigious RiDER Power survey of UK bikers. Added to this top award we again came in the top three for best prices and customer service.
Being acknowledged for the service and prices we offer by the bikers of the UK is something which we are immensely proud of. We hope that we can continue to offer and exceed expectations of our customers and continue to act on our belief that being involved in grass-roots biking is where we want to be.
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Come and Join the Team!
Equity Insurance owned by IAG are one of the UK's leading Insurance companies providing a range of insurance products.
We are currently seeking to recruit full and part-time sales advisers for our Colchester office, working as part of a team you will be responsible for providing existing customers with motorcycle insurance renewal quotes, maximising sales opportunities and achieve sales targets. Your daily tasks will include working as part of a team making outbound calls to customers, selling products whilst maintaining a pleasant and helpful manner, ensuring that the best quotation is given to the customer. Sales experience and an understanding of motorcycle insurance would be advantageous however, full training will be given. There is no cold calling involved, a passion or understanding of motorcycles would be preferred.
To apply please send your CV to careers@equitygroup.co.uk or by post to The Resourcing Team, Equity Insurance, Library House, New Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4GD.
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Equity acquires specialist Motorcycle Broker Bike Team Ltd
Equity Insurance Brokers Limited ("Equity") has acquired the entire book of specialist motorcycle broker, Bike Team Limited, including the rights to continue to promote the Bike Team brand.
The business will transfer to Equity's existing specialist bike centre in Colchester which already administers motorcycle insurance under its 'insure' brand and also services a number of insurance schemes for prestigious partners including Harley-Davidson and Triumph Motorcycles.
Nick Potts, Equity's Managing Director, said: "Highly regarded in the specialist motorcycle market, Bike Team is widely recognised for providing great value insurance, for the quality of its people and their understanding of bikes and bikers."
"We are delighted to have acquired such a strong brand and that two of the current owners - Mark and Paul Davies, have agreed to join us to develop its undoubted potential within the Equity Group."
Bike Team Managing Director, Bob Davies, added: "We are tremendously excited to be working with Equity. In addition to ensuring Bike Team's position as a leading force in the motorcycle market, Equity's passion, drive and commitment to the brand's success opens up huge possibilities for the future."
"For more than a decade, customer relationships have been the defining feature of the Bike Team business; the acquisition by Equity is great news for all our clients."
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