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This podcast was first published on 19 June 2024.

Sam Franks – Beazley ‘s UK Regional Development Manager and Head of Birmingham Office – joins Alistair Body on the latest episode of our Momentum Meets podcast.

 

You’ll hear:

how Beazley approach emerging risks, including a product that has been rolled out in the USA

a brief touch on the election and what it can mean for the market

why we need to be more proud about working in our industry

 

We also learn more about Sam – including his volunteering with local schools, to supporting children and adults with complex learning needs. And, despite his busy agenda, he still manages to find time to head out for a run…

 

Be our next guest: momentumsolutions.co.uk/podcast

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Momentum Meets S02E08: Matt Meader

 

This week’s guest is an experienced insurance broker specialising in the Hospitality, Retail and Leisure Sectors.

 

Matt Meader of Meader Risk talks about:

 

‍ the phone call to his girlfriend when he decided to set up his own brokerage

‍ how he focusses on the hospitality niche

‍ the importance of a good spreadsheet

 

If you want to join Alistair on a future episode, drop our Marketing Team a message.

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Momentum Meets S02E06: Ben Tweddle

 

“Every door we knocked on was insured by a national brokerage. They don’t visit the client, they bombard them with emails, and they expect them just to renew”

 

We head to Newport to talk with one of our newest Broker Partners. Ben Tweddle, who has over 20 years’ experience under his belt, works alongside friend (and fellow director) Ben Hasler at Protex Insurance.

 

Their investment into the local community in their first year is obvious to see, as they focus on their commitment to superior customer service. Ben, who loves working in the motor trade sector, talks about:

 

his first job at a steel company

the importance of partnership, both between him and Ben, and also Momentum

‘Tex’ – the potential four-legged mascot

 

If you want to join Alistair on a future episode, drop our Marketing Team a message.

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Momentum Meets S02E05: BCH’s Mark Briggs and Zoe Davenport

 

“It will be the cheapest asset you’re buying for the largest asset you own”

 

Mark Briggs and Zoe Davenport from BCH handle the hot-topic of underinsurance in our latest Momentum Meets episode. We hear how:

 

one business depreciated its reinstatement value yearly

brokers can approach tricky conversations to ensure the right level of cover is in place for policies

looks can be deceiving when it comes to valuations

 

If you want to join Alistair on a future episode, drop our Marketing Team a message.

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Momentum Meets S02E04: Luke Jones

We head to Kidderminster in this episode to meet the Managing Director of Atticus Insurance. Luke Jones has been insurance since 2007, and in 2017 was Young Broker Ambassador for BIBA.

Fast forward to January 2022, and Atticus debuts. What’s Luke got to say in this episode?

  • how our Momentum 101 sessions helped inform his choice on starting up
  • why he feels culture at work is so important – and how he has built his
  • tips around writing your business plan

“I’m a father of two, Aurora and Atticus, and husband to Sophie. In my spare time I like to keep fit at the gym”.

If you want to join Alistair on a future episode, drop our Marketing Team a message.

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This podcast was first published on 20 March 2024.

Momentum Meets S02E03: Steve Walton

 

In this episode, we welcome our very own Quality and Compliance Director, Steve Walton, to lift the lid on why his role is so important for us and our broker partners. Armed with years of experience, the recent headlines on restrictions for some principal firms by the FCA make some of the talking points, plus:

 

how the restrictions have impacted some networks

the importance of getting the AR model fit for purpose

 how we keep the balance right between growth and control

FCA AR regime changes

 

One of the bigger news pieces discussed is around the Greensill Capital decline, which entered administration in 2021. Greensill, which lent money to companies by buying their invoices upfront, collapsed after credit insurers withdrew cover. In the podcast, Steve reiterates the importance of compliance:

 

The case of Greensill Capital serves as a cautionary tale for the financial industry, highlights the importance of robust risk management, diversification, transparency, and effective regulatory oversight to ensure stability and sustainability.

 

When Steve isn’t supporting our broker partners, he can be found on a field in Birmingham coaching the Minis and Juniors Team at his local rugby club.

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This podcast was first published on 06 March 2024.

Momentum Meets S02E02: Steve Land

By day, Steve Land runs Turn Two Insurance Brokers. In this episode, you’ll hear why he:

 

decided to start a charity

got involved in motor sport rescue

escapes to the country on bike rides

…and how he still finds time to run Turn Two Insurance Brokers.

 

In a working relationship that started 20 years ago, Steve Land was offered the opportunity to buy Turn Two – at a time when his house was mid-build – in 2022.

He continues to support his charity Peeps HIE, by completing numerous fundraising events – the most impressive and gruelling being the Land’s End to John O’Groats bike ride in 2017 clocking up 960 miles across nine days on the saddle!

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Announcing our new Momentum Meets podcast hosts*

 

In our first episode of 2024, Alistair Body hands over the reins of the Momentum Moments podcast to Matt Meader, Nathan Riddle and Matt Thomas.

 

“Having all joined me previously on Momentum Moments, this was the perfect opportunity to ‘return the favour’. I’m one for being prepared so this took me a little out of the comfort zone!”

 

So, what does he get grilled on in this episode?

 

Why there isn’t (and shouldn’t be) a stereotypical insurance broker owner?

 

The importance of partnerships and why the culture of business is critical for success

 

What is stopping more people from starting their own insurance broking business?

 

The importance of giving back

*for one episode only!

Empowering independent brokers.

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