Acorn Group of Merseyside Recognized as One of the Top Workplaces for Women in the UK
Acorn Group Renews Partnership with ThingCo and Acquires MyPolicy
In a significant move, the Acorn Group has renewed its partnership with ThingCo, the telematics insurtech, for a period of three years. This partnership, which operates within the InsureTech sector, has demonstrated critical reductions in loss ratios over the last year. The renewed partnership supports the Acorn and Carrot brands.
ThingCo's decision to continue its collaboration with Acorn Group is a testament to the Group's strong entrepreneurial spirit and support for flexible career paths. The Acorn Group, renowned for its commitment to creating an inclusive and high-performing environment, has been named as a Great Place to Work 2025 by Great Place To Work®.
In a separate development, Acorn Group has announced its acquisition of MyPolicy, a telematics insurance broker specializing in young drivers and low mileage drivers. The terms of the acquisition remain undisclosed. MyPolicy's expertise in the telematics sector is expected to strengthen Acorn Group's position in the market.
The Acorn Group's commitment to gender equity is evident in its recent recognition as one of the 2025 UK's Best Workplaces for WomenTM. The Group ranked 36 among companies with over 1,000 colleagues, a testament to its efforts in fostering inclusivity and supporting women's advancement in leadership roles.
Acorn Group's inclusion on the UK's Best Workplaces for Women list is a reflection of its success in cultivating a workplace where women can thrive and progress. The Group's inclusive, high-performing teams champion upcoming female leaders, ensuring a reasonable balance of women and men across the organization.
While the Acorn Group's Gender Pay Gap Report 2025 found that median hourly pay for women was 4.5% lower than men's, the Group is committed to closing this gap. They will continue to conduct analysis and review their recruitment and promotion practices to ensure equitable practices.
Nikki Keating, Executive Director at Acorn Group, expressed her delight about the recognition as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women. She reiterated the Group's dedication to gender pay gap closure by implementing transparent pay policies, developing diversity and inclusion programs, and supporting women's advancement in leadership roles.
The 350 companies on the 2025 UK's Best Workplaces for Women list are committed to moving beyond good intentions and delivering real, measurable progress. These organizations, whose people have reported that they work for a place that is inclusive and equitable for all, are setting a high standard for workplaces across the UK.
Sources: [1] Great Place To Work® UK, 2025 UK's Best Workplaces for WomenTM list. [2] Acorn Group Gender Pay Gap Report 2025.
- The Acorn Group's renewed partnership with ThingCo, a telematics insurtech, will continue for three years, bolstering their presence in the InsureTech sector.
- ThingCo's continued collaboration with Acorn Group is a recognition of the Group's supportive environment for flexible career paths and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Acorn Group has acquired MyPolicy, a telematics insurance broker, strengthening its position in the motor insurance market.
- Acorn Group's dedication to diversity and inclusion is highlighted by its recognition as one of the 2025 UK's Best Workplaces for WomenTM.
- The Acorn Group's focus on women's advancement in leadership roles has resulted in its ranking among the 2025 UK's Best Workplaces for WomenTM.
- Despite a 4.5% median hourly pay gap between men and women at the Acorn Group, the Group is committed to closing this gap through transparent pay policies, diversity and inclusion programs, and supporting personal growth.
- Nikki Keating, Executive Director at Acorn Group, reiterated the Group's commitment to gender pay gap closure and women's advancement in leadership roles.
- The 350 companies on the 2025 UK's Best Workplaces for Women list, including Acorn Group, are defining a new standard for workplaces by delivering real, measurable progress on diversity and inclusion.
