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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$75.2M
  • Private
  • UK
Dow Jones Description

SSP is the agile international expert with the broadest spectrum of knowledge, talent & technology for insurance & financial services, dedicated to long-term business advantage through complete solutions. International Expert - Offices in all the key commercial continents with over 40,000 insurance & financial services professionals in over 50 countries. Agile - Offering brokers, insurers & financial advisers of all sizes the benefits & security of a global business with the flexibility of a local provider. Broadest Spectrum of knowledge, talent & technology - With over 24 years experience of insurance & financial services & 750+ of the most talented IT professionals, SSP is placed perfectly to offer the widest choice of solutions across multiple IT platforms from IBM, Microsoft or Oracle. Long-term Business Advantage - SSP works closely with its clients to build long-lasting relationships; many have remained loyal to SSP for 15 years or more with over 60% having been with SSP for over eight years. Complete Solutions - Offering more than just products, SSP has a proven track record & a commitment to delivery, giving customers peace-of-mind. 20 of the top 50 global insurers, 30 of the top 50 UK brokers & 4 of the top 10 UK financial advisers trust SSP to look after their business.

Number of Employees 250
Contact Information

2500 The Crescent

Solihull B37 7YE

ssp-uk.com

(44) 121 779 8400

NAICS Code Software Reproducing: 334611

Recent Events

  • SSP Selects WANdisco's Subversion MultiSite to Support Development Between Australia, UK and South Africa

    11/22/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • SSP Selects WANdisco's Subversion MultiSite to Support Development Between Australia, UK and South Africa

    11/12/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • Spokane Stainless Steel Products now party of Elkay family

    10/18/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • Physician Liability Insurance Company PLICO Implements SSP Insurance Solution to Handle Modern Policy Administration Needs

    10/01/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

News & Analysis

sirius financial solutions plc. - All News and Analysis

  • SIRIUS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (SIR).

    - 2006-05-26

    At the beginning of 2004, Sirius Financial Solutions moved its head office from Sutton Coldfield to Solihull. It sold its freehold premises, but has been unable to dispose of an office with a nine-year lease. So last year's results included a one-off At the beginning of...

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  • Sirius Financial Solutions.

    - 2006-04-28

    Aim. Sirius's failure to sub-let its old offices in Sutton Coldfield resulted in a ... Aim. Sirius's failure to sub-let its old offices in Sutton Coldfield resulted in a GBP743,000 exceptional charge, reducing net profits and earnings in what was otherwise a steady year.

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  • SIRIUS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (SIR).

    - 2005-08-19

    Sirius writes software for insurance brokers, financial advisers and underwriters. In 2003, a lot of money spent on unfunded research and development hit profits, while last year a change of business model knocked around GBP2m off sales and GBP1m off Sirius writes software for insurance brokers,...

    Tags: NOW IT, sales, Sirius, Sirius Financial Solutions Plc.

  • SIRIUS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS.

    - 2005-04-22

    Aim. Recurring revenues are strong and results ... Aim. Recurring revenues are strong and results beat expectations. Current trading is also good.

    Tags: Sirius Financial Solutions Plc.

  • SIRIUS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS.

    - 2004-10-01

    Aim. Consolidation in the insurance-broking industry should provide opportunities ... Aim. Consolidation in the insurance-broking industry should provide opportunities for Sirius. Although its outlook is cautious, the current year has started well.

    Tags: Sirius Financial Solutions Plc.

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Laurence Walker CEO
Steve Bow Managing Director of Ssp's Broking Division
David Rasche Founder
Andrew Wiseman Director, Business Dev
David Waring Director Corporate Broker Division
Nick Bate Secretary & Director, Finance
Nick Southan Director of Marketing and Distribution
Adrian Coupland Head of Insurer Relationships
Fearnley Mill Dean Clough, Halifax, West Yorkshire.

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Barney Quinn Board of Directors
Blake Kleinman Board of Directors
Gren Folwell Board of Directors
John Swarbrick Board of Directors
Stephen Broughton Board of Directors
Stephen Duckett Board of Directors
Stephen John Verrall Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
SSP CEO Current
SSP Board of Directors Current
SSP Chief Executive Former
SSP Managing Director Former

Steve joined SSP in 2005 from CSC Computer Sciences where he was responsible for their UK Insurance and Banking activities. Steve has 15 years experience working in the insurance technology market, plus 8 years experience in Retailing. Steve has held a variety of senior management and directorship positions including, Group Accountant for HMV International, Finance Director of The Ra Group Ltd and MD of North Park Computer Services Ltd. He leads SSP's Insure+ Solutions Division servicing our UK and European insurer clients.

Organization Position Status
SSP Managing Director of Ssp's Broking Division Current

David is the founder & Executive Chairman of SSP. David has been in the IT industry for over 35 years, with the last 25 years leading software businesses in the areas of local government, manufacturing & retail finance before becoming the Managing Director of SSP's predecessor, The Ra Group, in 1990. After turning around The Ra Group, he sold it on behalf of its shareholders to what subsequently became CSC. Prior to leading the buy-in team to create SSP, David was UK Managing Director of CSC Financial Services running a 100m business. He went on to head up CSC's European General Insurance strategy team evaluating market requirement & solution needs. He has a high profile in the insurance industry & contacts with the majority of senior industry figures.

Organization Position Status
SSP Founder Current
SSP Chairman Current

Organization Position Status
SSP Director, Business Dev Current

David Waring is Director of the Corporate Broker Division. David joined SSP in early 2004 as Head of Corporate Sales. David has many years of success and experience of sales and sales management in insurance systems, principally with EPG Insurance Systems and Rebus IS, where he was responsible for both broker and company markets. David is responsible for all existing accounts and new projects.

Organization Position Status
SSP Director Corporate Broker Division Current
SSP Head of Corporate Sales Current

Organization Position Status
SSP Secretary & Director, Finance Current
SSP Board of Directors Current

Nick Southan is Director of Marketing and Distribution at SSP. Nick has been involved with the marketing of insurance IT solutions for 20 years holding a number of senior positions within the industry. He was the founding director of Key Choice Insurance Marketing Ltd (Now KC Partners) when it was established in 1994 and in addition subsequently held a number of board positions within the group company before he left the business in 1999 to set up his own Internet based venture. Nick joined David and Laurence, the SSP buy-in team late in 2001.

Organization Position Status
SSP Director of Marketing and Distribution Current

Organization Position Status
SSP Head of Insurer Relationships Current

Organization Position Status
SSP Dean Clough, Halifax, West Yorkshire. Current

Organization Position Status
SSP Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Hellman & Friedman LLC Principal Current
Software Solutions Partners Limited Board of Directors Current
SSP Board of Directors Current
Gartmore Investment Management Director Current
Hellman & Friedman LLC Director Current
Axel Springer AG Investor Current
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG Investor Current
Morgan Stanley Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructurings Department Former
Harvard College graduate Former

Organization Position Status
SSP Board of Directors Current
Halifax Plc Executive Main Board Director Former

John Swarbrick is a Non-Executive Director, following the investment of LDC in SSP. John is currently a Senior Director of LDC's Yorkshire and Humber Office. Having gained a degree in economics at Leeds University, John went on to qualify as a chartered accountant with Coopers & Lybrand. After time spent in the insolvency and corporate finance departments he moved down to Nottingham where he managed a successful corporate finance lead advisory team for Coopers & Lybrand.

Organization Position Status
SSP Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
SSP Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Hellman & Friedman LLC Managing Director Current
Sharpowl Software International Limited Non Executive Director Current
Software Solutions Partners Limited Board of Directors Current
Sharpowl Software International Limited Board of Directors Current
SSP Board of Directors Current
Iris Software Group Ltd Board of Directors Current
Hellman & Friedman LLC Partner Former

Organization Position Status
SSP Board of Directors Current
SSP Chairman & CEO Former
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