Press Releases

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  1st Central Announces the Appointment of Andy Cooper as Chief Pricing Officer

  1st Central, a leading UK-based personal lines insurer, today announces the appointment of Andy Cooper as Chief Pricing Officer.

  11 Feb 2026

  2 min read
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  Crossing the finish line with Sebastian Priaulx

  As our three-year partnership with professional racing driver Sebastian Priaulx comes to an end, we're proud of all he's achieved and wish him all the best for the future.

  03 Feb 2020

  2 min read
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  Two thirds of parents plan on taking their families on a trip down memory lane this summer

  Staycations are making a U-turn this summer, according to new research by car insurance provider, 1^ST CENTRAL.

  29 Jun 2018

  3 min read
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  Sebastian Priaulx gears up for 2018 F4 British Championship this weekend

  Local racing driver Sebastian Priaulx’s preparations for the 2018 Formula 4 British Championship are in top gear with the backing of title sponsor, car insurance provider 1^ST CENTRAL.

  06 Apr 2018

  3 min read
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  Half of brits left red-faced trying to find parking space

  Research by 1^ST CENTRAL suggests brits are spending far too much time looking for a parking space each year.

  18 Jan 2018

  2 min read
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  Britain’s best and worst drivers revealed

  A study by 1^ST CENTRAL of over 400,000 motorists has shed light on the driving habits of the British public, revealing the best and worst drivers on the roads.

  11 Dec 2017

  3 min read
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  1^ST CENTRAL insures three millionth customer following record business growth

  1^ST CENTRAL has sold its three millionth policy since launching nine years ago, following a highly successful year of business growth.

  13 Oct 2017

  2 min read
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  Senior promotions strengthen technology within First Central

  First Central Group has strengthened its senior management with three significant promotions.

  06 Sep 2017

  2 min read
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  Sebastian Priaulx set to compete in his first race of the 2017 Ginetta Championship this weekend

  Guernsey-based racing driver, Sebastian Priaulx, will compete in his first race of the 2017 Ginetta Junior Championship this weekend, with the support of his sponsor, 1^ST CENTRAL.

  31 Mar 2017

  2 min read
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  Seb Priaulx and 1^ST CENTRAL join forces in long-term sponsorship agreement

  Guernsey racing driver Sebastian (Seb) Priaulx will be backed by car insurance provider, 1^ST CENTRAL, as he prepares for the next steps in his racing career. 

  14 Mar 2017

  3 min read
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  First Central Group commits three more years to Guernsey College Football Academy

  The Guernsey College Football Academy (GCFA) has received a welcome boost from its shirt and team sponsor, First Central Group, which has committed to supporting the Academy for a further three years.

  16 Feb 2017

  2 min read
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  Driven to despair: average family lasts 31 minutes into journey before arguing

  Research from car insurance provider 1^ST CENTRAL has revealed that the atmosphere will be frosty inside the car as well as out this Christmas.

  12 Dec 2016

  2 min read