NBS helped Acrisure make a strong debut in the Tri-City job market. 2026-10-07 Acrisure, a global fintech company headquartered in Michigan, USA, has launched the next stage of its European expansion in Gdańsk. Its ambitions are significant: over the next three years, the company plans to create up to 500 new jobs in the Tri-City area and build a strong local team from the ground up. The challenge? The Acrisure brand was virtually unknown in Poland. NBS responded to this need by delivering a comprehensive brand awareness campaign, culminating in the opening of Acrisure's new office in Gdańsk. Brand image as the key to successful recruitment Its task was to build Acrisure's brand awareness in the local market from the ground up and provide strong communications support for the recruitment process. This required an integrated approach combining PR activities, social media communications, cooperation with local partners, and the end-to-end organisation of the event marking the launch of the company's operations in Gdańsk. NBS Communications also supported the recruitment campaign and employer branding activities, developing communications and materials to accompany the process of building the local team. These included, among others, an informative welcome pack for new employees. As part of the project, NBS Communications were responsible for creating a consistent visual expression of the brand - from communication materials and branded elements within the office space to the visual setting of the event marking the launch of the company's operations. NBS Communications also developed the content and concept for a dedicated website supporting the recruitment process. NBS Communications supported the communication around the opening of Acrisure's Gdańsk office and the company's growth plans with targeted media relations activities. The press release NBS Communications prepared was distributed to more than 100 local, national and industry media outlets. The recruitment process was further supported by a banner campaign on the Tri-City's leading local online portal, enabling NBS Communications to reach local residents directly with Acrisure's job opportunities. The campaign generated more than 240,000 impressions. Grand opening of the Acrisure office in Gdańsk The culmination of the project was the official opening of Acrisure's office, held on 14 September 2026 at Olivia Centre in Gdańsk. NBS Communications managed the event end to end - from developing the concept and event scenario, through planning the attractions and programme, to coordinating all production and organisational elements. NBS Communications were also responsible for the guest invitation process and participant communications, as well as preparing the speakers and other on-stage participants. On the day, NBS Communications coordinated the event on site, ensuring that every element contributed to a consistent Acrisure brand experience. Around 140 guests attended the official opening, including representatives of local authorities, the business community, universities and institutions, as well as Acrisure employees. The event provided an opportunity to present the company's operations in Poland, introduce the local team and build relationships with key stakeholders across the local market. Throughout the project, the client reported that each successive communication activity was driving increased interest in job opportunities and generating a noticeable rise in candidate applications. By early September, even before the official office opening, Acrisure's Gdańsk team had already grown to around 100 employees. This was a clear indication that building brand awareness and consistently supporting the recruitment process were beginning to deliver tangible results. The NBS team working on the project included Piotr Wojtaszek, Beata Krowicka-Makowska, Julia Grzybowska and Ola Brożyna.

BIBA appoints Acrisure UK as Latent Defects Insurance Scheme provider. 6th October 2026 The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has appointed Acrisure UK as the provider of its Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) Scheme. The scheme gives BIBA members access to specialist latent defects insurance and structural warranty solutions for residential and commercial developments across the UK. Delivered through Acrisure UK's specialist construction team, the scheme supports a broad range of development types and structural risks. BIBA members will have access to a panel of insurers, helping them source appropriate structural warranty solutions for their clients across residential and commercial projects. Acrisure UK's construction specialists will also provide dedicated account management, providing a single point of contact throughout the placement process. The team will work with BIBA members to help navigate technical underwriting requirements and identify suitable solutions for individual developments. Mike Hallam, BIBA Head of Technical Services, said: "LDI requires specialist knowledge and expertise, making access to the right market particularly important. We believe this scheme will be a valuable resource for members supporting commercial and private customers alike with their building development needs." Andrew Boyce, CEO, Acrisure UK Retail, said: "BIBA is delighted that BIBA has appointed Acrisure UK as the provider of its Latent Defects Insurance Scheme and BIBA look forward to supporting its broker membership through its new proposition. "Structural warranties can be a complex area for brokers and developers, particularly as the requirements of different projects, lenders and insurers continue to evolve. Its aim through the BIBA scheme is to make it easier for brokers to access specialist expertise and a broad range of insurer capacity across residential and commercial developments. "Our team will work closely with BIBA members from the initial enquiry through to project completion, providing responsive, specialist support throughout the process." The appointment reflects BIBA's continued focus on providing members with access to specialist insurance solutions and expert support across a range of client risks. Notes to editors * For further information please contact: BIBA press office: Pam Quinn, Head of Communications 07562 616686 [email protected] Leighann Forsyth, Deputy Head of Communications 07917 738727 [email protected] If you no longer want to receive press releases from BIBA please email the Comms team. * About the British Insurance Brokers' Association The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) is the UK's leading general insurance intermediary organisation representing the interests of insurance brokers, intermediaries and their customers. BIBA membership includes more than 1,700 regulated firms, employing over 130,000 people across the UK. General insurance brokers contribute £26.1bn to the UK economy and arrange £150bn of general insurance premiums - over 5% of UK GDP. Insurance brokers put their customers' interests first, providing advice, access to suitable insurance protection and risk management. BIBA receives hundreds of thousands of enquiries per year to its Find Insurance Services, online and via the telephone, which are directed to insurance broking firms. BIBA is the voice of the sector advising members, Government, regulators, consumer bodies and other stakeholders on key insurance issues. A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, it connects clients with personalized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, real estate services - and beyond. Since 2013, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to ~$5 billion and employs ~20,000 colleagues in 19 countries. And this is just the beginning. To learn more, visit Acrisure.com. Acrisure UK Retail is the UK retail broking platform of Acrisure and has expanded rapidly since entering the market in 2022. The business has developed a connected broking model, offering a broad range of specialist commercial insurance solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises and individuals. Acrisure UK Retail includes: Acrisure UK Broking, the Eleven Network (its Appointed Representative network), alongside its core MGA, Sutton Specialist Risks, which includes 2Vision and Confidas. The business employs more than 800 colleagues nationwide and serves clients through offices across four regions: the South, Midlands, North of England, and Scotland. Acrisure UK Retail also supports a range of community and sports partnerships, including its role as official insurance partner to Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club and shirt sponsor of its women's team, The Blaze.

WTS strengthens senior team with Gordon McIntosh and Harinder Singh Ranshi. 29 September 2026 Consultancy.uk Tax advisory firm WTS has announced two senior appointments in its UK firm. Gordon McIntosh joins as a partner, while Harinder Singh Ranshi arrives as a director. Jeff Soar, UK CEO of WTS, commented, "We're pleased to welcome Gordon and Harinder to the team. Their experience across advisory and in-house roles will be a real asset as we continue to build our digital tax and indirect tax capabilities." WTS is one of the leading tax advisory firms in Germany, generating annual revenues of more than €250 million. Last year, the group entered a long-term strategic partnership with the global private equity firm EQT, as it sought to expand its services to become an independent European champion in the tax advisory industry, uniquely free from annual audits. Realising that ambition in Britain will be WTS UK, launched in 2026 with major plans to see out the decade. WTS launched with a double-digit number of partners, and it hopes to hit 100 within the next five years - something which would see it reach roughly 60% of the size of EY's UK tax practice. As the firm pushes ahead with these ambitions, Gordon McIntosh joins from EY, where for over 10 years he held senior roles helping multinational clients modernise their tax function through technology and automation, and managing global tax compliance and reporting at scale. McIntosh brings considerable experience in end-to-end delivery of AI systems to automate complex tax and compliance workflows throughout the full tax lifecycle. At WTS, he will work alongside Lubov Mikulaninecova to build out the firm's digital tax practice, which focuses on helping clients build future-ready tax functions. He added, "I'm delighted to be joining a firm which is purpose-built to capitalise on the changes that are coming to tax advisory. I look forward to working closely with Lubov and the wider team on building out our Digital Tax offering and providing our clients with clear, practical advice as they navigate the challenges and opportunities posed by AI." Harinder Singh Ranshi meanwhile joins from Acrisure, a global Fintech leader that operates primarily in the insurance space, where he oversaw the indirect tax function outside of the US. Prior to Acrisure, he spent almost nine years at BDO following a stint at HMRC. Arriving at WTS as a director, her brings experience in VAT, GST and other indirect tax regimes, and will strengthen the advice the firm offers clients in these areas. Singh Ranshi noted in a post on LinkedIn, "It had to take a really exciting opportunity to tempt me away from my role at Acrisure...and I believe that I have found exactly that... Having attracted some of the brightest minds in the industry, WTS is leveraging best-in class technology with AI to produce clear, actionable and commercial advice for its clients. It has been nice getting to know the team over the past week and I look forward to seeing what this next chapter has in store."