INSURANCE giant Admiral is already making its mark in Newport.

Since moving into the city last year, the company has already had a major impact on life in Newport.

This is understandable given that when Admiral moved in to its purpose built offices across the road from Newport station it brought with it almost 600 workers.

That was always bound to have a positive impact over and above the financial investment.

But further than that Admiral is one of those companies which likes to go that extra mile.

Already building a reputation as a good firm to work for, Admiral has really made itself part of the Newport community.

The recent, successful and growing City of Newport half marathon was sponsored this year by Admiral.

Long may that relationship continue.

Any visitor to the offices can see that much time and effort went into making sure that staff have top class facilities in their workplace.

They are expected to work hard but they are also provided with excellent working conditions.

And today as the company announced its profits for last year, qualifying staff will be able to benefit much more directly from the company’s success thanks to a generous profit share scheme.

Let’s hope Admiral’s success in Newport will attract other like-minded companies to our midst.