Momentum Moments

You're an experienced insurance broker who's running their own business, and know the industry inside out, but how do you get your name out there?One of the benefits of being with Momentum Broker Solutions includes access to our dedicated Marketing Team. In this episode, you'll learn how to embrace social media, and other platforms, to promote you and your business.

In this episode of Momentum Meets, Alistair Body sits down with Chris Tebbit, co-founder of TECT Risk Services, to unpack what “growth without the grind” really looks like in practice.From walking away from corporate life at Aon to building a business with genuine equity and long-term value, Chris shares his honest perspective on what it takes to create something of your own. This is not a story about overnight success or lifestyle businesses, more about doing the hard yards early to build a business that works on your terms.Chris lifts the lid on industry consolidation, the pitfalls of “plastic titles” without ownership, and why independent brokers are winning by focusing on what truly matters. client relationships, retention, and consistency. There's also insight into how boutique brokerages are competing and winning against the biggest names in the market, without relying on brand alone.The conversation explores the evolution of the AR model, the importance of true partnership, and how technology and mindset shifts since Covid have reshaped the way brokers operate today.

In this episode of Momentum Meets, Alistair Body sits down with Ben Fielding, founder of Graphene Insurance, to explore what sustainable growth really looks like in today’s broking landscape.After nearly two decades in underwriting, Ben made the bold decision to step away and build his own brokerage from scratch, without a book of clients and without the traditional safety net. What followed wasn’t overnight success, but a disciplined, deliberate approach to growth rooted in consistency, smart positioning, and a clear understanding of where value is created.Hear how Ben has built a profitable, scalable business by focusing on e-trade efficiency, predictable cash flow, and strong introducer relationships. It’s a model that challenges conventional thinking, proving that growth doesn’t have to come at the expense of time, energy, or wellbeing.This conversation goes beyond strategy. It offers a candid look at the realities of starting out, the importance of knowing your strengths, and how to design a business that works for your life, not the other way around.

We welcome John Adey, Momentum's Finance Director, to Momentum Meets to talk about money.John covers everything you need to consider when starting a brokerage in the UK - from business plan, to setting up a company and then cashflow. This episode offers helpful tips for anyone looking to start their own insurance brokerage, including how Momentum can support with funding to get you on your feet.If you're already running your own business, check out our other episode aimed at existing owners.

We welcome John Adey, Momentum's Finance Director, to Momentum Meets to talk about money.You've already started your own insurance brokerage, but are the numbers making sense? John gives his view on what to keep an eye on, and how to plan for future growth - including help available from Momentum.If you're an exiting brokerage owner with another Principal looking for a true partner to work with, find out how easy a move to Momentum could be here.