One of the UK’s leading providers of motor and home insurance products through the esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands, and also owns the price comparison website Gocompare. The company was established in 2000 by Peter Wood, founder of Direct Line, in a joint venture with Halifax plc.
In February 2010, Souter Investments, as part of a group led by Penta Capital, backed Peter Wood and his team to complete the MBO of esure from Lloyds Banking Group plc.
In March 2013, esure Group PLC successfully listed on the London Stock Exchange at a value of £1.2bn and is a member of the UK FTSE 250 index.