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Orion Insurance Management Limited

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St Peter Port·Professional Service

Part of BWCI Group

Standout

Active since 1973

Story

Founded in 1973 by John and Valerie Wills, originally trading as John F Wills & Co Ltd. Renamed to Orion Insurance Management to better represent services offered. Jan Hawke purchased the business and served as Managing Director from 2000 to 2020. Acquired by BWCI Group in January 2026.

Orion Insurance Management Limited is a licensed insurance manager regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, operating from Esplanade House in St Peter Port. Founded in 1973 by John and Valerie Wills, originally trading as J F Wills & Co, it manages La Fraternelle Mutual Fire Insurance Society and Foresters Healthcare, providing home, contents, motor, and health cover to Bailiwick residents. Acquired by BWCI Group in January 2026, the firm employs seven staff and holds GFSC licence reference 34710. —

Specialises in8

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Company administration

Day-to-day operations and corporate services for various entities.

From their website

Business review & development

Quick facts

Legal form
2002
Established
1973 · 53 years
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide
Industries served
Private Individuals, Insurance, residents of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Foresters Healthcare, residents of Guernsey
Client focus
Policyholder, Mutual Member

People7

  • Clair Le Poidevin — Managing Director
  • John Wills — Non-Executive Director, Founder
  • Stephen Ainsworth — Non-Executive Director
  • Jan Hawke — Manager
  • Holly Steele — Insurance Manager
  • Roy Le Poidevin — Senior Underwriter
  • Kieran Addison — Claims Administrator

From their website

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  • Office support

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 728864
Email
info@orion-insurance.co.uk
Website
orion-insurance.co.uk
Social
Address
Esplanade House, 29 Glategny Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1WR

History2

Key dates and recorded company events for Orion Insurance Management Limited.

  • 2000—Jan Hawke purchased the business
  • 2026—Acquired by BWCI Group

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