Insurance provider esure is to create 500 new, permanent jobs in
the IFSD. The internet and telephone based insurance company
already employs 610 staff in Glasgow, the largest of its three UK
offices. The company will create 250 jobs in customer services
within the next 18 months, with a further increase of 250 jobs by
2014.
Commenting on behalf of the IFSD Partnership, Councillor Steven
Purcell, leader, Glasgow City Council said, "This is fantastic news
for the city of Glasgow, especially in these times of global
economic difficulties. esure's decision to substantially expand its
presence in Glasgow is testament to the availability and quality of
the people it has employed here, since it became one of the first
companies to locate in the IFSD back in 2001. The success of the
IFSD to date has been delivered through a close working
relationship between the public and private sectors and this will
continue in the months and years ahead, as we work to create the
right infrastructure and environment, with the right support
mechanisms, for employers in the city."
The Scottish Government has supported the expansion plans by
offering the company a Regional Selective Assistance grant of £1.4
million.