02/12/2009 - Christmas Opening Hours

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year.

Please find below our Christmas opening times.

Thurs 24th December - Closing at 11:00am
Fri 25th December - Closed
Mon 28th December - Closed
Tues 29th December - Usual Opening
Wed 30th December - Usual Opening
Thurs 31st December - Usual Opening
Fri 1st January - Closed
Monday 4th January 2010 - Usual Opening

We do have an out of hours emergency service between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 Mon - Fri and 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Simply ring our main telephone number to get through - 01789 293815

21/10/2009 - Customer Survey winner

Each month we send out a random selection of Customer Satisfaction Surveys which, if sent back to us, are entered into a quarterly prize draw. We use the feedback to enhance any areas of our business that you, our customers, think that needs attention.

This quarter's winner is Mr Kelly, Chelmesford, who receives a bottle of champagne!

26/08/2009 - August Bank Holiday

The office is closed on Monday 31st August 2009. We will re-open again on Tuesday 1st September at 9am.

If you have an emergency you can call the main office number on 01789 293815 and the out of office service will send a message to one of the Directors.

29/06/2009 - Prize Draw Winner

Each month we send out a random selection of Customer Satisfaction Surveys which, if sent back to us, are entered into a quarterly prize draw. We use the feedback to enhance any areas of our business that you, our customers, think that needs attention.

This quarter's winner is Ian Kennedy, Fillongley who receives a bottle of champagne!

13/05/2009 - Bank Holiday

The office is closed on Monday 25th May. We will re-open again on Tuesday 26th May at 9am.

If you have an emergency (and we stress EMERGENCY) you can contact one of our directors on 07917 411582

11/05/2009 - New Addition

Kirsty gave birth to Isabella Mae in the early hours of 7th May.
All are doing well.

20/04/2009 - Pippa jumps for charity

On Sunday 19th April our very own Pippa Powls plummeted 10,000 feet in aid of the Shakespeare Hospice.
Pippa took part in a tandem sky dive organised by the Shakespeare hospice as part of their 10 year celebrations. Pippa raised over £600 for the charity.

Well done from all at Three Counties.

03/04/2009 - New Charles on the Horizon

Kirsty Charles (Accounts Department) leaves us today to start her Maternity leave. We wish Kirsty all the best with the impending new arrival and look forward to her return next year.

Here is Kirsty opening her presents.

26/03/2009 - Easter Bank Holiday

The office is closed on Friday 10th April 2009 until Monday 13th April 2009. We will re-open again on Tuesday 14th April at 9am.

If you have an emergency (and we stress EMERGENCY) you can contact one of our directors on 07917 411582

15/12/2008 - Christmas period opening hours

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year.

Please find below our Christmas opening times.

Wed 24th December - Closing at 12:30pm
Thurs 25th December - Closed
Fri 26th December - Closed
Mon 29th December - Usual Opening
Tues 30th December - Usual Opening
Wed 31st December - Usual Opening
Thurs 1st January 2009 - Closed
Fri 2nd January 2009 - Usual Opening


We do have an out of hours emergency service between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 - simply ring our main telephone number to get through - 01789 293815 or send an e-mail to emergency@3co.co.uk

15/09/2008 - Telephone Problems

We currently have problems with our telephone lines. If you are trying to urgently contact us please use the below numbers.
07768 288559
07917 411582

We apologise for any inconvenience during this time.

31/08/2008 - Customer Prize Draw

Each month we send out a random selection of Customer Satisfaction Surveys which, if sent back to us, are entered into a quarterly prize draw. We use the feedback to enhance any areas of our business that you, our customers, think that needs attention.

This quarter's winner is Mr J Bunting from Alcester, who receives a bottle of champagne!

25/08/2008 - Summer Bank Holiday

The office is closed on Monday 25th August. We will re-open again on Tuesday 26th August at 9am.

If you have an emergency (and we stress EMERGENCY) you can contact one of our directors on 07917 411582

31/05/2008 - Customer Prize Draw

Each month we send out a random selection of Customer Satisfaction Surveys which, if sent back to us, are entered into a quarterly prize draw. We use the feedback to enhance any areas of our business that you, our customers, think that needs attention.

This quarter's winner is Mrs F Howlett from Stratford upon Avon who receives a bottle of champagne!

26/05/2008 - Spring bank holiday

The office is closed on Monday 26th May. We will re-open again on Tuesday 27th May at 9am.

If you have an emergency (and we stress EMERGENCY) you can contact one of our directors on 07917 411582

20/03/2008 - Easter Holidays

The office is closed from Friday 21st March 2008 until Monday 24th March 2008. We will re-open again on Tuesday 25th March at 9pm.

If you have an emergency (and we stress EMERGENCY) you can contact one of our directors on 07917 411582

29/02/2008 - Prize Draw winner

Each month we send out a random selection of Customer Satisfaction Surveys which, if sent back to us, are entered into a quarterly prize draw. We use the feedback to enhance any areas of our business that you, our customers, think that needs attention.

This quarter's winner is Mr B Thomas from Penzance who receives a bottle of champagne !

30/11/2007 - Prize Draw Winner

Each month we send out a random selection of Customer Satisfaction Surveys which, if sent back to us, are entered into a quarterly prize draw. We use the feedback to enhance any areas of our business that you, our customers, think that needs attention.

This quarter's winner is Mr B Storey from Stratford upon Avon who receives a bottle of champagne !

21/11/2007 - Christmas Opening Hours

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year.

Please find below our Christmas opening times.

Fri 21/12/07 Closing at 12pm
Mon 24/12/07 Closed
Tue 25/12/07 Closed
Wed 26/12/07 Closed
Thu 27/12/07 Usual Opening
Fri 28/12/07 Usual Opening
Mon 31/12/07 Usual Opening
Tues 01/01/08 Closed
Wed 02/01/08 Usual Opening

We do have an out of hours emergency service between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 - simply ring our main telephone number to get through - 01789 293815 or send an e-mail to emergency@3co.co.uk

31/08/2007 - Another Prize Draw Winner

Each month we send out a random selection of Customer Satisfaction Surveys which, if sent back to us, are entered into a quarterly prize draw. We use the feedback to enhance any areas of our business that you, our customers, think that needs attention.

This quarter's winner is Mrs W Meredith from Ilmington who receives a bottle of champagne !

31/07/2007 - Farewell Alan

After spending 47 years in the insurance industry, 20 of them here at Three Counties, Alan Williamson has hung up his boots and retired.

Alan has seen some changes at Three Counties since he started (all for the better we might add !) and there was a tinge of sadness as he said his goodbyes today and left the building for the last time.

Of course, we will be seeing Alan again at various company functions and he will, no doubt, pop his head round the door when he is passing.

We all wish him well and for those of you whose affairs were looked after by Alan, rest assured that your insurances will have been assigned to a very competent member of our team so as to ensure that you continue to receive the same level of professional service.

21/07/2007 - FLOOD - Emergency contact number

If you have tried the office and cannot get through to our out of hours service then we have provided you with an emergency contact number

07917 411582

Please use this number FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY. If your call can wait until office hours then please avoid using the emergency number.

Please also be patient during these difficult times. There are many, many people in the same situation as yourself and all are trying to access the same services and tradesmen at the same time. This will inevitably lead to frustration but we would urge you to consider the magnitude of the flood situation and would ask that you lower your expectations accordingly.

05/06/2007 - I .T. arrives at Three Counties

We are pleased to announce that Natalie Powers is now working at Three Counties as IT Manager. Natalie will be responsible for the smooth running of the IT equipment.

31/05/2007 - Quarterly Prize Draw Winner

Each month we send out a random selection of Customer Satisfaction Surveys which, if sent back to us, are entered into a quarterly prize draw. We use the feedback to enhance any areas of our business that you, our customers, think that needs attention.

This quarter's winner is Mrs J Edwards from Newbold Terrace who receives a bottle of champagne !

19/02/2007 - Quarterly Prize Draw Winner

Each month we send out a random selection of Customer Satisfaction Surveys which, if sent back to us, are entered into a quarterly prize draw. We use the feedback to enhance any areas of our business that you, our customers, think that needs attention.

This quarter's winner is Mr Shipman from Binton who receives a bottle of champagne !

08/02/2007 - Winter Frolics !

Those brave souls that made it through the snow to get to work decided to add a new employee to the ranks. The fresh car park snow was too much for the excitable ladies of Three Counties who decided to make themselves a snowman.

Pictures here with their efforts are Kirsty, Maggie, Laura, Rashida and Jackie.

22/12/2006 - Christmas Opening Hours

Merry Christmas to all our customers and future customers !

Three Counties has had a good year and continues to grow on its success which is founded on giving a personal service to our customers.

Our strength is our dedicated staff who show genuine interest in our customer's and this is shown time and time again in customer survey feedback.

So, it's time for us to take a break over the festive period and we will be closing on the following days :

Friday 22/12/06 From 1pm onwards

Saturday 23/12/06

Sunday 24/12/06

Monday 25/12/06 Closed all day

Tuesday 26/12/06 Closed all day

Monday 01/01/07 Closed all day

We do have an out of hours emergency service - simply ring our main telephone number to get through - 01789 293815 or send an e-mail to emergency@3co.co.uk

10/11/2006 - GOAL !!

Three players from Stratford Town Football Club show off their new team track suits which have been sponsored by Three Counties Insurance Brokers. The sponsorship followed talks with the club during which Three Counties agreed to assist to raise funds to help with the Club's move from their current Masons Road ground to a new venue in Tiddington.

08/11/2006 - Another Winner !

This quarter's prize draw winner is Stylistic Kitchens & Bathrooms of Blackminster near Evesham. You can find them at http://www.stylistickitchens.com

Stylistics won thier prize for returning their Customer Survey Questionnaire which are sent out randomly each month. If you receive one we would welcome your views, good or bad, and you may also be lucky enough to be picked as our quarterly draw winner.

23/09/2006 - Kirsty gets Hitched

Well it finally happened. After months of preparation our Kirsty Ankcorn transformed magically into Mrs Kirsty Charles. The picture here shows Kirsty with husband Simon and bridesmaid Phoebe and pageboy Harvey. The day was rain free and everything went smoothly for Kirsty.

17/08/2006 - Customer Survey Winner

Congratulations to Mr J Mouseley of Moreton Morrell near Warwick for being the lucky winner of this quarter's customer survey !

17/07/2006 - It's A Knockout !! - RESULT

Three Counties took part in the first Shakespeare Hospice It's a Knockout competition on 16th July. The wet and wild charity competition took place in sweltering conditions at the NFU Sports Ground in Stratford upon Avon. The evnt, which was opened by the Stratford Mayor, raised nearly £5,000 with the Three Counties team coming a joint third.

16/07/2006 - It's A Knockout

Three Counties have entered a 12 person team into the local Shakespeare Hospice "It's a Knockout" event on 16th July. We have raised £1,000 so far and hope to increase this before the day.

If you fancy coming along to give us a cheer you can watch us get wet at the NFU sports ground in Tiddington, Stratford-upon-Avon.

07/06/2006 - Race For Life

Jackie, Jenny, Kirsty, Rashida and Bev took part in Tesco's "Race for Life" at Warwick Racecourse this evening and raised over £400 for this worthy cause.

We think that there is a picture floating around somewhere so if we can lay our hands on it we will put next to this article.

05/06/2006 - Another Winner !

Congratulations to Caren Rawlins of Leamington Spa who is the winner of this quarter's customer survey draw. If you are lucky enough to receive a randomly issued Customer Survey Questionnaire please take a couple of minutes to complete it and send it back. You too could be a champagne winner !

03/04/2006 - Another New Arrival

We are pleased to announce that Patricia Kendall is now working at Three Counties assisting Maggie with the reception and other administration work.

It wasn't very far for Patricia to go for her interview as she previously worked for Eagle Media Productions Ltd who occupied the floor above us here at Russell House.

26/03/2006 - Blizzard Hits Three Counties

But don't put your coats and wellies on just yet because our little Blizzard belongs to Jenny & Dan Blizzard.

Jenny had only just left us on Maternity Leave when she gave birth to a Megan Rose at 11am on 17th March.

Megan did not care that it was St. Patrick's Day (although it will give twice the excuse to celebrate her birthday when she gets older. She weighed in at a healthy 7lb 8oz (I've got no idea what that is in Euros) and reports say that mother and baby (and dad !) are doing well.

28/02/2006 - Baby Boomer

Jenny leaves us today - but only temporarily ! She is off on her marternity leave and she is seen here opening her pressies.

We wish Jen well and hope to see her back in September.

28/02/2006 - Pan's People

Three Counties staff entered into the spirit of things and took part in this year's Stratford-upon-Avon's pancake race. Seen here after the race with the Mayor of Stratford are the Three Counties team, Pan's People. From left to right Bev Goodwill, Tracey Lines, Jackie Boxall, The Mayor, Kirsty Ankcorn, Maggie Compton and Pippa Powls.

23/01/2006 - Sad Day For Three Counties

We are so very sorry to announce the death of our dear friend and work colleague Martin Fendius. Martin joined us last year as a non-executive director and gave the Company the benefit of his vast commercial knowledge during his appointment. Martin is survived by his wife, Lindy, and two sons, Adam & Dominic.

23/11/2005 - Customer Survey Winning Draw

Mr Barden from Kent is this quarter's lucky winner in our champagne draw.

Customer satisfaction forms are randomly sent out every month and the names of all respondents are placed in the draw.

Customer feedback is important to us so even if you haven't received a survey form but would like to make a comment then please feel free to email us at customerfeedback@3co.co.uk

23/11/2005 - Festive Opening Times

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year.

Please find below our Christmas opening times.

Fri 16/12/05 Closed 1pm
Fri 23/12/05 Usual Opening
Mon 26/12/05 Closed
Tue 27/12/05 Closed
Wed 28/12/05 Usual Opening
Thu 29/12/05 Usual Opening
Fri 30/12/05 Usual Opening
Mon 02/01/06 Closed

Throughout this festive period our 'out of hours' answering service will be available.

18/11/2005 - What a Drag !!

Three Counties got into the swing of things and had a dress down day in aid of Children in Need 2005. Their dressing up capers raised over £100 and caused a few raised eyebrows from customers and much merriment amongst the staff.

25/07/2005 - Quarterly Customer Survey Prize Draw

Mr Parsons from Chipping Campden is this quarter's lucky winner in our champange draw.

We randomly send out customer satisfaction surveys and the names of all respondents are placed in the draw so if you receive a survey form be sure to send it back and you may be as lucky as Mr Parsons.

03/04/2005 - Customer Survey Prize Draw Winner

Each month we send out random customer survey forms to allow us to get feedback on how well or, God forbid, how badly we are doing.

We must be doing something right because of all the forms returned there were no dissatisfied customers. We are very pleased with ourselves !

This quarter's lucky prize winner was Mrs Catherine Warde of Hove in East Sussex and a bottle of Champagne is already on its way to her.

01/01/2005 - Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all of our clients. We hope that you had a good Christmas break and are ready for what 2005 will bring.

29/12/2004 - Quarterly Champagne Draw

Mrs Pitcher of Alveston is this quarter's lucky winner in our champange draw. We randomly send out customer satisfaction surveys and the names of all respondents are placed in the draw so if you receive a survey form be sure to send it back.

All forms returned forms showed a high level of satisfaction with the service we provide. We have taken customer comments on board and have made some small changes in the way we operate to enable us to incorporate some of the good ideas received.

Customer feedback is important to us so even if you haven't received a survey form but would like to make a comment then please feel free to email us at customerfeedback@3co.co.uk

16/12/2004 - Christmas Opening Hours

We wish all our clients a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year and would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about our Christmas opening hours:

Thursday 23/12/04 Open as usual
Friday 24/12/04 Open until 11am
Saturday 25/12/04 )
Sunday 26/12/04 ) CLOSED
Monday 27/12/04 )
Tuesday 28/12/04 )
Wednesday 29/12/04 Open as usual
Thursday 30/12/04 Open as usual
Friday 31/12/04 Open as usual
Saturday 01/01/05 )
Sunday 02/01/05 ) CLOSED
Monday 03/01/05 )
Tuesday 04/01/05 Open as usual

04/12/2004 - New Director For Three Counties Board

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Fendius as a non-executive director to the Board of Three Counties Insurance Brokers Ltd from1st December 2004.

Martin was chosen as he has a wide experience of commerce outside the sphere of our own core business of insurance and, as such, he will introduce an alternative viewpoint in our decision making process.

Martin was educated at St. Paul’s School in London and went on to obtain an Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering from London University, West Ham College. He has held several managerial and director level posts within the UK and Europe and currently runs his own company, Fendius Ltd, which is a UK sales and service organisation for German and Swiss suppliers of CNC and other machine tool equipment.

Martin Lives in Royal Leamington Spa with his wife Lindy, their two sons, Adam and Dominic, having flown the nest and followed careers in medicine and publishing respectively.

01/12/2004 - Jim Retires

Jim Mason, a director of Three Counties Insurance Brokers Ltd for the past seven years, has retired today and has decided to flee this sceptered isle and head for the more sunny climes of Cyprus.

Jim and his wife Sue have been planning this escape for some years now and recent months have seen Jim gazing longingly at the picture on his office wall which shows the view of the Mediterranean Sea from his hillside house.

We shall all miss his dry wit and wish him and Sue well in their new home.

17/09/2004 - FSA Application

We are pleased to announce that our application to register our business with the Financial Services Authority has received a 'Minded to Authorise' response. All UK general insurance businesses will have to be authorised to advise and sell general insurance products from 14th January 2005. To find out more about how this offers protection for you, the consumer, please visit the FSA website at www.fsa.gov.uk/mgi/ or, alternatively ring us and ask.

01/09/2004 - Customer Survey Quarterly Winner

Mr Archer of Stratford-upon-Avon joins several previous winners in our quarterly champange draw. We randomly send out customer satisfaction surveys and the names of all respondents are placed in the draw so if you receive a survey form be sure to send it back.

As a matter of interest, almost all returned forms show a very high level of satisfaction with the service we provide.

Customer feedback is important to us so even if you haven't received a survey form but would like to make a comment then please feel free to email us at customerfeedback@3co.co.uk

16/04/2004 - New Addition

Our Kirsty is mighty pleased with herself having just given birth to Harvey at 12.33am on 16th April. Bouncing baby boy Harvey weighed in at a healthy 8lb 12oz in old money - that's 3.92kg in Euros.

Kirsty works in our accounts department and is due to start back with us in September.

24/03/2004 - Larry Dare Retires

Larry Dare, a well known Stratford-upon-Avon figure, retired on 31st March after spending over 44 years in the insurance industry. Larry has been a director of Three Counties Insurance Brokers since June 1997 and he has spent the last seven years building up the business with his colleagues.

Retirement does not mean that Larry will lose touch with us at our Stratford-upon-Avon offices as he assures us that he will pop back in and see us regularly.

Larry can be seen here (2nd left, front - purple shirt) at the recent opening of our new offices in Ely Street.