- Competition is open to entrants who are resident in Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland except employees or former employees of Motorists Insurance Services Ltd / MIS Group.
- There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary.
- The prize will be for 2 tickets to Ireland Rugby Men’s match against Australia on Saturday 15th November plus an overnight stay at The Davenport Hotel for the same night (Sat 15th November) This prize is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Any additional extras, upgrades or costs purchased or accrued on the evening are at the winner’s own cost and MIS Group will not be responsible for these.
- By entering this competition, the entrant is agreeing to be bound by its terms & conditions.
- Closing date for entry will be as stated. After this date, no further entries will be accepted.
- The Company reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the Company’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible.
- The winner will be chosen at random.
- The winner will be notified by the social media platform through which entry was made or via e-mail if entry was via the website. If the prize is not claimed within 24 hours, the Company will withdraw the prize and draw a new winner.
- The Company’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material. Any personal data will be used solely in accordance with current data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to any other party without the winner’s permission.
- This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram or Irish Rugby.
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Conversations & Chrome – MIS at Kilbroney 2025.
There’s nothing quite like the sight (and sound) of hundreds of beautifully kept classic cars under the summer sun – and that’s exactly what was present at this year’s Kilbroney Vintage Show!
On what can only be described as a ‘wonder day’, our team set up amongst the rows of polished chrome and nostalgia. We spent the day chatting with owners and visitors sharing how our breakdown cover is built to protect not just modern motors, but cherished classics too. We know every classic has a story…That’s why we help make sure that that story never gets cut short by an unexpected breakdown. Our breakdown product has no age limit unlike some insurer’s products, so no matter how old the car is, MIS Breakdown can provide roadside assistance, home start and more from just £25 / €30!
If you couldn’t make it this year, don’t worry, we’ll see you at the next one! And remember, whether your car’s fresh from the showroom or a classic, MIS gives you confidence to enjoy the drive.
A Social Summer at MIS!
We are having a very busy summer here at MIS – both in & out of the office!
Within the office we’ve had a lot of fun (whilst working hard on all your claims too!). Our HR Manager, Colin, organised a Table Tennis competition on our new Table Tennis table which included multiple knockout rounds before the ultimate final – which Colin suspiciously won! We celebrated the final with a Wimbledon Championship themed day including non-alcoholic fizz and strawberries & cream of course! The award ceremony followed with staff gaining awards for most improved player, most competitive, runner up and more! Check out our videos of the games and award ceremony on Instagram & TikTok.
We also held a Quizzy-Oake night in our new kitchen and social space. Director Stuart McClean was quiz master and kept us thinking and guessing all night to his various questions! The last couple of rounds were karaoke rounds and we had a great wee sing-song and boogie! Followed by pizza from Apache Pizza and a few beverages, the whole team had a spectacular night!
The 18th of August will see the opening ceremony and commencement of our Summer Office Olympics which will consist of some simple but fun office games to play on lunchtimes. Let the games commence!
Stay tuned on our socials to see how we get on!
MIS Group expand Senior Management Team with appointment of Associate Directors
Following their 30th anniversary in September 2023, MIS Group are delighted to announce they have expanded their senior management team as they look towards their next major milestone. Joanne Maguire, David Reid, Lindsay Lee and Jessica Crawford have been appointed as Associate Directors, joining an already established and strong senior management team of Managing Director, Jonathan Ogilby, and Directors, Debbie Lennon and Stuart McClean.
Like most businesses, MIS Group have faced challenges in the post-Brexit and Covid world with one of the biggest challenges being the sourcing and retention of skilled staff.
MIS are grateful to have retained a workforce of talented and dedicated staff and state that the four new appointees are reflective of the calibre of their workforce in general. The new Associate Directors have a diverse skill-base, range of experience and qualifications. Their hard work, dedication and determination over a number of years have made their appointment an obvious next step in the development of the Group.
The business ethos of MIS is to provide the highest quality service in the most efficient manner. The new Associate Directors will bring a fresh input to aid the continuation, adaptation, and expansion of this ethos as the business continues to grow.
MIS Group has seen their turnover increase by 39% in the last two years which they state could not have been achieved without the hard work and commitment of their existing team.
Managing Director, Jonathan Ogilby says ‘’I am delighted to welcome our new Associate Directors whose appointment will strengthen relationships with our current business partners and will assist us as we expand into new areas of business.‘’
MIS Partners with Willis Insurance & Risk Management
MIS are delighted to have partnered with Willis Insurance and Risk Management to provide their Private, Commercial and Motor Fleet clients with the opportunity to purchase our Breakdown Recovery Assistance product. Pictured above are Stuart McClean, Director, MIS Group and Michael O’Kane, Commercial & Private Clients Project Manager, Willis Insurance & Risk Management.
Part of WF Risk Group, Willis Insurance and Risk Management is an independent, family run business that has been providing their service for over 40 years. Their motor clients, who opt to buy the service, will now have 24/7 access to the MIS Breakdown Assistance 365 days a year meaning they will always have someone to answer their call at their time of need, further enhancing the insurance services that Willis provide.
Clients will be able to avail of local tow, home-start assistance, puncture assistance, fuel-shortage/mis fuel, mainland European Cash benefit and more* which will give them peace of mind when out and about on their travels.
We are very pleased to enter into this partnership with Willis which will see their clients being given the opportunity to avail of the Breakdown Service provided by MIS Group. It is great to be working with Willis who have a renowned name not only in the local Insurance market but beyond as well.This is yet another indication of the direction MIS Group continue to grow and evolve in, as we look to expand our business partners portfolio further in the coming months.
Stuart McClean, Director, MIS Group
Richard Willis, Managing Director of WF Risk Group added:
Willis Insurance & Risk Management are delighted to be partnering with MIS Group on their Breakdown Cover offering. MIS has been among the leading providers of breakdown cover for many years and this new partnership signifies the Group’s ongoing efforts to create beneficial added-value service options for our clients.
Having had relationships with other partners for over 20 years, we hope this is the start of a flourishing and lengthy relationship with Willis Insurance and Risk Management too and we look forward to working with them to provide the best possible service to their clients.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Willis Insurance & Risk Management is a trading name of Willis & Company Insurance Brokers Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority – 309124
The MIS Group Ladies’ Open Stableford
MIS Group were privileged to sponsor the Ladies’ Open Stableford at Shandon Park Golf Club on 20th July 2021 during the club’s open week.
Whilst the temperatures were soaring, the golf balls were flying off the tees as 58 members of the club and 28 visitors took part in the Open competition.
One of our MIS Electric Vehicles delivered much needed bottled water and goodies to the players at the club to keep them well hydrated whilst they made their way round the course.
A massive congratulations to the prize winners, we look forward to seeing you at the prize-giving!
MIS continue sponsorship of Glentoran Academy FC
Since 2002, the Glentoran Community Initiative has catered for the under age team network at Glentoran, which was initially set up to give back to the community that has supported Glentoran for over 130 years. In 2008 the Glentoran Academy was founded in order to add a more professional approach to this groundwork.
With the tremendous success since 2008, The Academy have continued to grow and now cater for both girls and boys from as young as 3 years old with their mini soccer programme, right up to Under 18 including children of all ability levels. The Academy have also established the first dedicated Foreign Language Academy as well as a disability football programme for boys and girls.
”Glentoran FC as a locally recognised brand believe our academy has a very important role to play, not just in providing players to our 1st team squad and beyond, but with the on-going issues of social interaction, cross-community efforts, ethnic inclusion, and general fun & fitness for all children of all abilities.”
Glentoran Academy has played a massive role in the development of young football players in Northern Ireland with many young players progressing on to play for the 1st team as well as trialling with professional teams across the water. With the development of the Academy, it is clear to see that the progression of social and community aspects within the youth is greatly important to the Academy, not just the development of football skills. MIS Group are proud to continue to support this continuous development in all areas and look forward to seeing what the year ahead holds for the Academy.
Relaxation of Restrictions & the Surge of Staycations
Yesterday, the Northern Ireland Executive announced the further relaxation of Covid restrictions in Northern Ireland. From Monday 24th May, indoor hospitality can reopen as well as tourist accommodation.
With hotels and accommodation now open there will be many more staycations being booked whilst foreign travel remains somewhat restricted. Many more motorists will be travelling further afield by car. You may be visiting the North Coast or the Lakes of Fermanagh, travelling a hundred miles away from your home. Or, you might take a leap and travel by the Stena Line ferry or P&O ferry across the water to bonny Scotland or England. Either way, you’ll be embarking on a longer journey than your car has been used to recently. With many people working from home during lockdown, cars have been parked at the front door and have barely made it past the corner shop. MIS Breakdown have seen a vast increase in home starts for flat batteries due to vehicle inactivity. However, we now project a lot more breakdowns out on the road whilst travelling and so the need for roadside assistance and breakdown recovery is increasing.
MIS Breakdown provide cover across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and the UK which is perfect for those day trips and staycations that the relaxation of restrictions now allows. We have hundreds of breakdown recovery agents across all these areas to ensure there is an agent with you within 60-90 minutes of your call to us.
In addition to an increase in roadside assistance, we also predict an increase in car accidents and claims due to the rise in the number of vehicles back on the roads. If you are involved in an accident whilst on a staycation or away from home, here are a few tips:
- Exchange details with any other party involved in the accident including name, address, contact number, vehicle registration, make & model and insurance details
- Take photos of your vehicle and the other vehicle involved, even if there is no damage
- Take photos of the scene of the accident showing any road markings along with the positions of the vehicles on the road
- If your vehicle isn’t driveable after the accident, call us if you are an MIS Breakdown customer, if you are non-fault or if you are insured with a broker or insurance company we work with and we can arrange recovery of your vehicle.
- If your car requires repairs we can discuss your options with you
MIS will take care of everything for you so you can continue to enjoy your staycation. To make sure you are prepared, download our app which has a handy location finding service along with our direct contact numbers so we are always on hand. Don’t forget we have a 24hour helpline, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so we can assist you anytime, day or night.
We hope you all enjoy your staycations and stay safe!
Need a new car after an accident? MIS are here to help!
Following an accident, your vehicle damage can range from minor to severe. The majority of vehicles with minor damage can often be repaired if still in a roadworthy condition. However, on occasion, your vehicle can be deemed a total loss due to severe damage or if the cost of repairs outweighs the value of the vehicle. The aftermath of an accident can be stressful enough without having to try and source a new vehicle too.
MIS are here to help in this situation! We have partnered with some of the best new and used car dealerships in Northern Ireland in order to assist you in sourcing a new vehicle. Even better, we’ve secured exclusive offers and discounts to help you save a pound or two while doing so.
If you are looking a brand new vehicle, look no further than CVC Direct. CVC Direct, based just outside Belfast, supplies both personal and commercial vehicles to motorists throughout the UK. Having recently celebrated 20 years in business, Stephen and the team have vast experience with all makes and models of vehicle and can provide unbiased advice to make sure you are getting the vehicle most suited to all your needs whilst arranging a tailored finance solution too. MIS have trusted CVC to provide our own fleet and company vehicles for many years and so we have first hand experience of the fantastic service that CVC provide.
For used vehicles, we want to make sure that those we partner with provide the highest standard of second-hand cars at the most affordable prices whilst maintaining a high level of customer service too. That’s why we have selected C Russell Auto Sales Ltd and Bells of Crossgar as two of our used car dealers with plans to increase the number of used dealers across all of Northern Ireland to ensure there is always a dealer working with us close by to our clients.
C Russell Auto Sales, located on the Ballydugan Road, Downpatrick, is a family run business with over 40 years experience in second-hand car trading. C Russell Auto Sales have a large number of stock at any time to ensure they can cater for all wants and needs. However, in the rare chance that you can’t find what you are looking for, the team can help source the vehicle you desire. Having worked with C Russell Auto Sales to provide Breakdown Assistance to their clients, MIS know that customers are well looked after at C Russell’s.
Bell’s of Crossgar are an award-winning dealership who specialise in new and approved used car sales along with Motability and fleet/business services. The dealership is family run and has expanded over three generations of the family. Car selling is in their genes, so you can rest assured knowing they will be able to assist you with their vast knowledge of all makes and models of vehicles. MIS work closely with Bell’s through their accident repair centre and so along with Bell’s we can operate as a ‘one stop shop’ assisting through the repair and claims handling process as well as helping you find a new car if your vehicle is deemed a total loss or you just fancy a change after an accident.
To avail of the exclusive discount and offers with CVC Direct, C Russell Auto Sales or Bell’s of Crossgar, simply visit the ‘Need a new car?’ section under ‘Our Services’ on our website to view all current stock. When contacting the dealer, simply quote our name to find out the offer available to you.
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC’s) – End of Transition Period – Brexit
The transition period ended on 31st December 2020. The Government announced that the Treaty agreed with the EU will allow personal data to flow freely from the EU (and EEA) to the UK, until adequacy decisions have been adopted, for no more than six months.
The Information Commissioners Office recommend as a sensible precaution, before and during this period that businesses that work with EU and EEA organisations who transfer personal data to them put in place alternative transfer mechanisms, to safeguard against any interruption to the free flow to EU and UK personal data.
On the 19th February 2021 the European Commission published its draft decisions on the UK’s adequacy under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and Law Enforcement Directive (LED). In both cases, the European Commission has found the UK to be adequate.
The draft decisions will now be considered by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and a committee of the 27 EU Member Governments.
However, an adequacy decision is not guaranteed, and it has been widely recommended by various regulatory bodies and indeed Brokers Ireland that at a minimum, company’s ensure that GDPR appropriate safeguards in place, such as SCC’s with business partners to ensure business continuity. In being proactive MIS took steps to issue SCC’s ahead of the initial extension period expiration date April 2021. A further extension has now been agreed to end June 2020.
We would like to take this opportunity to explain that the SCC’s relate to our Breakdown Recovery Service in the Republic of Ireland. Whilst we endeavour to administrate this service from our local Irish office it may become necessary for overflow to be actioned by our Belfast Office. With the nature of this service, we wish to be in a position to assist customers quickly and efficiently.
MIS Underwriting Limited, Dundalk will continue to administrator all MIS Underwiring Insurance Products exclusively.
We would hope that the UK will receive the adequacy decision and the SCC’s will not be required, however we feel it is best to be prepared ahead of time.
