Manchester, 14^th April 2026 – UK Digital MGA Ripe today announces the opening of its new office at Stockport Exchange – more than doubling its footprint, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and reinforcing its long-term commitment to Greater Manchester.

The specialist digital insurance provider has upgraded from a 60-seat office 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.

Growth fuelled expansion

This move reflects Ripe’s significant progress as the company continues to expand through organic growth and acquisitions, now serving more than 430,000 customers across the UK. In December, the business completed its third major deal by acquiring holiday home insurance provider Schofields Limited. The company reported its 17th year of double-digit revenue growth, with turnover rising by £2.8 million to £20.6 million for the year ending 31 December 2024, up from £17.8 million in 2023.

Commenting on the move, Alan Thomas, CEO, Ripe said: “Greater Manchester has been integral to our growth from day one. It’s where we’ve built our underwriting expertise, scaled our digital distribution model and attracted the specialist talent that underpins our success. Relocating to Stockport Exchange marks the next phase of our development as a digital first MGA.

“At Ripe, we protect the hobbies, interests and passions that people really care about – whether that’s in their personal or professional lives. Stockport’s strong sporting and cultural heritage therefore makes it a fitting base for our next growth chapter, while enabling us to create high-quality roles and deepen our contribution to the region’s economic growth.”