The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
East Midlands; Leicestershire; Rutland and Northamptonshire
Location of affected unit(s)
Leicester
Sector
Financial Services Activities Auxiliary To Financial Services And Insurance Activities Activities Auxiliary To Financial Services And Insurance Activities 66.22 - Activities of insurance agents and brokers
230 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
8 April 2015
Employment effect (start)
1 May 2015
Foreseen end date
31 December 2015
Description
Insurance company Hastings Direct has announced that it is to create 230 jobs at a new site in Leicester. The insurer is working with Leicester's De Montfort University (DMU) to provide opportunities for both students and graduates. The jobs will cover a range of levels and will include opportunities for training and development. The new site is set to open in May and 40 positions will be created at this time. The total number of staff will reach 230 by the end of 2015.
Sources
8 April 2015: Insider Media
Citation
Eurofound (2015), Hastings Direct, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 79364, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/79364.
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