BikeSocial Publisher since January 2017. Riding for 40 years, writing about motorcycles professionally for 27 of them and has written for, edited or published most of the UK’s best known bike magazines. Ridden and reviewed pretty much every significant roadgoing motorcycle of the last 40 years, owned more than 100 bikes (currently has four in the garage), is addicted to motorcycle classifieds and appears to be a walking Glass’s Guide for motorcycle pricing. Cried when Bike Trader stopped publishing a weekly publication.
Strangely attracted to riding high miles in all weathers, Steve sees motorcycles as putting the fun into functional, finds track days ‘confusing’ and describes the secret to better riding as ‘being invincible’.
The Ardonagh Group today announced that Atlanta Investment Holdings, its retail insurance subsidiary has exchanged contracts to buy Bennetts Motorcycle Services Ltd from its current owner Saga Services Ltd.
Ian Donaldson, CEO of Atlanta said: “More than just an insurance provider, Bennetts holds a distinct place in the biking world thanks to its approach to social channels, with BikeSocial providing a hub of expert resources and advice for riders of all persuasions across the UK.
“It’s this client-centric focus which makes it a brand we’ve admired for some time and one that’s set to complement our business lines beautifully.”
The Ardonagh Group is the UK’s largest independent insurance broker, bringing together brands such as Autonet, Carole Nash and Swinton.
Vince Chaney, MD of Bennetts added: As Bennetts enters its 91st year, the acquisition into Atlanta represents new opportunities for us to continue to improve our products and services for Britain’s motorcyclists. We are looking forward to working with our new colleagues across The Ardonagh Group