REC business partnership for Giles Financial Services

Giles Financial Services has been appointed by the REC as a Recruitment Business Partner. The company, which was established in 1967, is a subsidiary of Giles Insurance Brokers, a UK top 10 independent insurance broker.

Giles offers a wide range of financial services products to the recruitment industry, but focuses on personalised products aimed at safeguarding businesses and their senior directors and managers. ëRecruitment businesses differ enormously from each other and we aim to tailor the service we offer to individual needs, from key person insurance and pension planning through to inheritance tax planning and commercial and residential mortgages.í A network of UK offices supports Giles Financial Servicesí headquarters in Birmingham.

David Skinner, Chief Executive of Giles Financial Services commented, ëGiles is already a well-known name throughout the recruitment industry because of the relationships and expertise our sister business, Giles Insurance Brokers Ltd - Giles Recruitment Risks division, has built over many years. This endorsement by the REC of Giles Financial Services demonstrates the knowledge and expertise that we have ñ and our determination to provide the financial services products that recruitment businesses and the people working in them need.í

Over 60% of Giles advisors hold the advanced qualification from the Personal Finance Society, compared to an industry average of just 10%. GFS is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. David Skinner added, ëI think the fact our staff are so well-qualified was important to the REC in deciding to admit us as a Recruitment Business Partner.í

The RECís Recruitment Business Partners are selected by the REC because of their range of services, professionalism and value for money. As an REC business partner, Giles Financial Services will be entitled to use a special logo on its letterhead and other material.