The Hood Group is a privately owned company that has been operating since 1983.  Currently the Hood Group consists of three trading companies, Select & Protect (S&P), PlusOne Services (POS) and Hood Direct (HD) and employs over 200 staff.  Each company runs independently but alongside each other to provide a range of household insurance products and services. We have been in business for over twenty five years, initially in the City of London, moving to Southend in 1988.

Working for the Group

We’re located in Maitland House, just off the High Street in Southend–on–Sea. You can expect a range of benefits you would normally only associate with a much larger company‚ miles from home. We look after our people and our people look after us.

Our organisation has achieved a ‘One to Watch’ Status in Best Companies Accreditation 2010 and we have also been awarded the Investors in People Accreditation

Our Core Values

Integrity
We treat everyone involved in our business – customers, staff, partners and suppliers – with honesty, dignity and respect.

Simplicity
We aim to make it easy to do business with us with a straightforward and efficient approach.

Service Excellence
We like dealing with customers and aim to ensure that they enjoy their experience of dealing with us. True service excellence is delivered through anticipating, listening and responding to customer needs.

Performance Culture
We measure performance, reward achievements and celebrate success. Change is viewed as an opportunity rather than a threat.

Facilitating Staff Development
We provide staff with an environment in which they can prosper. We aim to cultivate high potential staff and give them the learning and development framework they need to fulfil their goals.