Ageas joins Financial Services Skills Commission to support future workforce skills

Ageas, one of the biggest car and home insurers in the UK, has joined the Financial Services Skills Commission to help equip its 2,200 employees with the skills they need for fulfilling careers in financial services.

The Commission is an independent, not for profit, member-led body, representing the UK’s financial services sector on skills. The organisation works directly with the sector to ensure businesses have the talent and skills they need for the future.

Certified as a Top Employer for fourth consecutive year, Ageas was positioned eighth in the UK in 2025. Its lived purpose of offering brilliant service when it matters is core to all employees at Ageas and was recently recognised by the Institute of Customer Service who awarded Ageas ServiceMark with Distinction, making them the largest personal lines insurer to achieve this success.

A nurturing and inclusive ethos is paramount to the culture of Ageas, where development opportunities are based on interest rather than seniority. This allows for internal career progression that creates a community of learners, develops a pipeline of talent in key technical areas and maximises opportunities for everyone, growing Ageas from the inside out. One example of this is their internal apprenticeship programme Pathfinder where employees, without any prior experience, are offered a development route from any area of the business into a new permanent role in data, IT development or digital marketing.

Ageas will become ‘partner’ members. They will join the Commission’s advisory group and contribute to working groups to drive change on the sector’s skill gaps, and develop an approach that supports more reskilling, motivating learning, upskilling and attracting talent.

Sian Myers Chief People Officer at Ageas, said: “At Ageas I’m proud to say that we invest in the best and we are committed to offering our people a great place to grow their skills and their careers. Being a member of the Financial Services Skills Commission will enable us to ensure that we’re able to continue breaking down barriers to entry and empowering our people to try, explore, and develop.”

Claire Tunley, Chief Executive of the Financial Services Skills Commission, said: “The team at Ageas are already focused on increasing technical excellence and internal mobility across their workforce. We’re looking forward to working with them to boost skills and position themselves for future growth and success.”