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Europa General Underwriters (N.I.) Ltd are delighted to have been selected as a champion firm  by  MLN.

MLN – or the Management & Leadership Network – is a business initiative offering free support and resources to managers and leaders in Northern Ireland. Existing and new members will have free access to best practice resources and up-to-date local expert guidance in key business issues through regular e-zines, supported by the MLN website;  www.mln.org.uk.

Jack McIlduff, MD at Europa General said, “As MLN’s Insurance champion we totally support the aims of MLN to build a stronger economy through more capable management and we look forward to playing our role as a champion firm. ” 

Brian Ambrose, Chief Executive of George Best Belfast City Airport is one of MLN’s ‘ambassadors’.  He said: “My fellow ambassadors and I recognise the value MLN can deliver for owners and managers. It is great to see the champion firms taking the initiative and a great encouragement for the future. Together, we have a deep understanding of the real pressures facing businesses along with a desire to provide real solutions.”

Managers, owners and directors within the public, private and voluntary sectors can register with MLN for free on http://www.mln.org.uk/register.asp

AFTER a competitive and enjoyable week of groups stages, last Saturday (19th) saw the semi finals and finals of the 2009 Europa General Invitational tournament at Hawarden Tennis Club. This is the second year of the tournament which was launched last year to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the club’s foundation in 1927.

Wendy Cree of Europa General (centre) with the Hawarden duo of Amanda Leeman & Heather Rose

Hawarden is a quaint, three all-weather court club tucked in behind Knock Fire Station in Clonlee Drive. The club is family-centred and famous for its welcoming atmosphere but it can still produce the goods when it comes to providing quality competitors. Current Ulster representatives include Gareth McGreavy (Senior), Megan McGreavy (Junior Ulster and Irish rep) and Steven Marshall (Junior Ulster). Junior Veteran Ulster players include Amanda Leeman, Steven Leeman and Wendy Cree (Junior Veteran Irish rep).

Semi-finals

The first semi-final of the Over 35 men’s doubles was contested by the first time partnership of Steven Leeman (Hawarden) & Godfrey Gaston (Ballymena), against local rivals Roy Wilson & Greg O’Rawe (Windsor). The other semi-final in this section was between John Maguire (Irvinestown) & Andy Moore (Omagh), against Jim Watt & Paddy Taylor (Larne).
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Once again Europa General held their annual Golf Pro-Am Tournament at Belfast’s Belvoir Park Golf Club.

With a change in date from October in 2008 to June in 2009 the organisers were hoping to get good weather to facilitate a great day of socialising and competition.

We were fortunate to have a good day with some showers mixed in but this all added to what turned out to be a fantastic event.

Well supported by our brokers and suppliers we went for a two tee start to ensure we got everyone out on time and also back in for the dinner and drinks afterwards and helped by the members of Belvoir we were able to do this.

With Tee off fast approaching it was easy to tell the difference between the pros and the amateurs – the pros were on the putting green warming up whilst the amateurs were in the club house enjoying a cup of tea and a bacon butty – well you need the energy before 18 holes!!

With nine teams competing for the overall team prize it was John Mac Manus (Willis Ltd), Gareth Morgan (Curran Connolly) and Gerry Traynor (Europa General) who emerged victorious and walked away with a Callaway Diablo Hybrid Wood to show for their efforts.

But with prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed teams as well as best Front and Back nines, Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive awards, there were few people who didn’t pick up a prize.

The day was once again well supported by the assistant pro’s who competed in there individual tournament as well as part of their team and it is always useful when they can give some hints and tips to the amateurs throughout their rounds. This year Peter McClelland came out on top representing his club – Portadown.

With a great meal in the clubhouse after and enjoying the great views out over the course it was a fitting end to a great day.

Each year we look to improve and grow the event and this year was no exception. We now look forward to 2010 with anticipation.

Recently Europa General sponsored £1,000 fuel to a Taxi driver nominated by the travelling passengers in Taxis all over Belfast and supported by the Chamber of Commerce.

Related press articles

Belfast Telegraph Article 16.10.08
News Letter Article 17.10.08

Taken from the introduction speech at the Irish Transport & Logisitics awards:

Nuala McKeever, William Murdock from Henderson Wholesale winner driver of the year & Elaine Carr Operations Director Europa General

“Insurance is always topical within the Logistics industry and where better to place your business than with your local insurance provider.

With over 20 years experience within the Northern Ireland Market, Europa General provide specialist tailored products such as Commercial Motor and Liability insurance along with Non Conventional self insured products.Europa General prides itself in the service it provides to all its customers and its approach to insurance; that is developing policies to suit the needs of the customer and to deliver niche insurance products.

They’re innovative skills have helped build long standing business relationships with many organisations throughout Northern Ireland and being here today sponsoring the Driver of the Year award helps them reward those who also strive for excellence within their chosen industry.”

Presented by Elaine Carr, Operations Director of Europa General

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