Ageas, one of the UK’s largest personal lines insurers, has been awarded the ISO27001 accreditation, the international standard for information security management. The achievement underscores Ageas’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data security and protecting customer information.
Mark Tyrrell, Chief Information Officer at Ageas, said: “ISO27001 is the gold standard for information security management. It measures our ability to manage information security risks through a comprehensive set of controls that cover people, organisational, technical, and physical aspects. Achieving it demonstrates our commitment to managing information security risk and continuous improvement.”
CEO Ant Middle added: “In today's digital age, trust and security are paramount for our customers, partners, and stakeholders, and this certification is testament to our efforts in maintaining the highest standards.”
ISO27001 is a globally-recognised standard that specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system.
Key highlights of the accreditation include:
Comprehensive Security Framework: The ISO27001 certification process involved a thorough assessment of Ageas UK’s information security policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring they meet the stringent requirements of the standard.
Risk Management: Ageas UK has implemented a systematic approach to managing sensitive company and customer information, including risk assessment and treatment plans to address potential vulnerabilities.
Continuous Improvement: The accreditation reflects Ageas UK’s commitment to continuous improvement in information security, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of industry best practices.
Ageas’s accreditation comes as the insurer affirms its ambition to enhance its market-leading technical insurance capabilities and enable a truly AI-first and data-driven organisation. The company aims to accelerate development in data, AI, and technology to drive growth across all business areas and ensure continued sustainable success in the UK.