Growing taxi insurance services with new additions
Patons Insurance is continuing its mission to help the taxi-driving community by making sure drivers receive the best-quality services and highest levels of support.
As part of that drive, the family-run taxi insurance broker has made key appointments this year to strengthen the company.
Patons strengthens North East Taxi client base
Patons Insurance is continuing to expand its taxi customer base in the North East.
Following the acquisition of Teesside-based insurance broker ‘SurePlan’ in 2020, from June this year, we will welcome Newcastle-based Bestford Insurances’ taxi insurance customers, too.
Moving taxi insurance forward
Patons Insurance has again strengthened its team as it looks to the future of taxi insurance.
The taxi insurance broker has appointed Chris Pracy in the newly created role of Head of Marketing, and Mike Atkinson as Finance Manager as part of its aggressive growth plans.
Management focus on continuing growth
Patons Insurance has been finding the right insurance for taxi drivers for decades.
The family business is now looking to step up another gear and as part of a major growth plan they have appointed Jo Noonan as Operations Director, and Matt Chadwick as Sales Director, establishing an experienced and dedicated management team looking to the future.
Teaming up to do the best for our community
Patons are thrilled to announce its partnership with Argyle Satellite Taxis – another business proud to support its community.
Patons treats every client as individuals, each with specific needs and circumstances.
Cabshield
On 1st November 2019, John Paton Insurance Services completed the mutually successful acquisition of Shield Insurance Consultants Limited – more commonly known as ‘Cabshield’.
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Patons receives Feefo Trusted Service Award
At Patons, we are starting the new year with some incredibly exciting news. We have been awarded a Feefo Trusted Service Award, and it’s all thanks to you; our amazing customers.
Each year, just a handful of businesses across the UK are recognised by Feefo for delivering the highest standards of customer service.
An Important Message To Our Customers
On 1st November 2019, John Paton Insurance Services completed the mutually successful acquisition of Shield Insurance Consultants Limited – more commonly known as ‘Cabshield’.
This agreement provides a unique opportunity for the two organisations to now combine their respective strengths for the mutual benefit of our customers in both Patons Insurance and Cabshield.
The Patons App – Anytime, anywhere in just a few taps
Juggling fairs, traffic and admin can sometimes be a massive balancing act so why not make your life easier?
With the Patons app you can manage your taxi insurance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Allowing you access to your policy details anytime, anywhere.
Charity golf day
Patons Insurance were extremely proud to be asked to be one of the main sponsors of the event, to support the local charity.
Patons sponsored nearest to the pin on hole 13 and longest drive on hole 15, we are pleased to say that our very own Stephen Shearer won nearest the pin and L. Thomas & A. Allen won the longest drive. We would like to say a big thank you to all of the players.
Patons continued drive to offer exceptional Fleet Services
As part of our drive to continue offering the very best service to all of our valued customers, we have further strengthened our Fleet Team with the key appointments of Paul Edwards and Clair Coyle.
Paul brings with him 15 years’ valuable experience, working in general, commercial and Taxi Insurance, with the past ten years, specialising in Taxi Fleets.