Manchester-based insurtech Ripe has doubled its footprint with the opening of its new office at Stockport Exchange, upgrading from its existing 60-seat office in Wythenshawe to a much larger workspace that can accommodate 150 staff members.
The new site features 20 meeting rooms, enhanced collaboration spaces, upgraded technology, and rapid access to Stockport train station linking Ripe to Manchester City Centre in eight minutes and London in under two hours.
Ripe becomes part of an expanding network of prominent businesses at Stockport Exchange, a vibrant commercial centre that currently accommodates more than 2,000 professionals. This move reflects considerable confidence in Stockport’s rise as one of the North West’s most dynamic business districts.
Ripe is a specialist insurance provider with over 20 leisure, lifestyle and commercial products that promises to protect people’s passions – from cyclists to sailors, sports coaches to campervan enthusiasts and small business owners.
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Its ethos is to offer digital solutions to make purchasing policies seamless, straightforward and hassle free. It currently serves more than 430,000 customers across the UK.
Founded in Manchester, Ripe has grown steadily over recent years, expanding its product offering and strengthening its technology capabilities. The new office aims to enable ongoing recruitment, keep local talent in the region, and support additional investment in the North West.
Alan Thomas, CEO of Ripe, said: “Greater Manchester has always been central to our story. It’s where we were founded, where we’ve built our culture, and where we continue to find exceptional talent. Moving to Stockport Exchange is a natural next step for us. It gives us the space and infrastructure to scale our digital-first model, invest further in our technology, and create high-quality jobs in the region.
“At Ripe, we protect the hobbies, interests and passions that people really care about – whether that’s in their personal or professional lives. We’re excited to find a new home in Stockport which also has a rich cultural history in music and sport.”
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