
Dickson Group Aims for 100M Premium | Belfast News
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Dickson Group is on a bold mission to double its business, targeting £100 million in gross written premium by 2030—backed by three new senior hires, a brand-new Belfast office, and a major overhaul of its branch network into modern regional hubs. Led by managing director Ashley Dickson, the firm is accelerating growth through strategic acquisitions, tech upgrades, and expanded operations across the whole island of Ireland via its sister company, Dickson & Wilson. With key appointments like sales veteran Richard Garrad, digital transformation expert Liam Foley, and finance strategist Michael Gray, they’re building the scale, systems, and talent needed to dominate the market—and hit that ambitious milestone in just five years.
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Dixon Group is aiming to double its business, hitting 100 million pounds in gross written premium by 2030. This ambitious plan is backed by some key moves, including bringing in three new senior leaders, opening a brand new office in Belfast, and streamlining their existing network of branches. They've been building their presence by acquiring local brokerages, and now they're consolidating these into regional hubs to bring their experts. Together, and upgrade their tech for a better client experience. The strategy is being driven by managing director Ashley Dixon, who's bringing in Liam Foley as business improvement director. Michael Gray as, as, finance director, and Richard Garid as sales director. Garid, with his 11 years in sales and marketing, will be crucial for driving growth. Foley will focus on implementing new software and digital systems to boost efficiency, while Gray will handle the financial strategy to support both. Internal growth and future acquisitions. This expansion isn't just staying put.
Dixon Group is also pushing harder into the Republic of Ireland through their sister company Dixon and Wilson. They're actively looking to hire more talent and are on the lookout for more insurance brokerages to acquire across the whole island. The firm, which started back in 1992, currently operates across Northern Ireland with 12 branches. Reorganizing these into modern hubs with their head office in O'Mog and the new Belfast office at the Kelvin serving as key anchors for this. New structure. This whole push is about building the capacity and scale needed to hit that 100 million pound target. It's a clear goal set for the next five years, aiming to significantly boost their business and market presence. Local news, powered by AI. This is Belfast News Today.
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