Momentum Moments

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.

Matt Brunton is our very own Broking Director at Momentum, and has been part of the journey since day one.In this Momentum Meets episode, Matt sits down with Alistair Body (Business Development Director) to share what has changed in UK insurance broking over the last 15 years and what matters most right now for independent brokers.They discuss the growing impact of FCA Consumer Duty, how placement has evolved across MGAs and composite markets, and why proactive client communication is the difference between retaining trust and losing ground in a soft market. Matt also explains how Momentum is embracing technology and AI in practical ways, from smarter cross-selling and better use of data, to improving efficiency by reducing repeated data entry across insurer portals.Alongside the market insight, Matt reflects on what makes Momentum different: a colleague-first culture, leadership that stays close to the front line, and a commitment to developing talent through apprenticeships and clear progression.It’s a conversation about momentum in every sense, building a stronger broking model that protects independence while raising standards for clients, Broker Partners, and insurer relationships across the UK.

Alistair Body is joined by two independent insurance brokers who opened their own businesses mere months before having this chat.Richard Morris, founder of Olympus Insurance in Devon, and Rob Wardle, founder of Osprey Insurance Brokers in Wigan, share their experiences of starting an insurance brokerage and what the journey really involves.The conversation focuses on why they chose independence, the realities of launching a brokerage, and the lessons learned along the way. From early decisions and regulatory considerations to building confidence, capability, and momentum, this episode offers a practical view of what it takes to succeed.Want to see if Momentum is the right Principal for you and your insurance brokerage? Check us out: momentumsolutions.co.uk

Fifteen years ago, a simple idea changed the shape of independent broking in the UK. In this special anniversary episode, Alistair Body sits down with Momentum’s founder and managing director, Howard Pepper, to look back on the journey from those early days to the thriving national network that today supports hundreds of Broker Partners. Hear how Momentum began, what inspired the launch, the people who helped turn a vision into a thriving community, and what the next five years have in store.

In this episode of Momentum Meets, host Alistair Body welcomes David Hockey, Head of Partnerships at Admiral Pioneer, the division behind Admiral’s bold expansion into the commercial insurance space.Renowned for its leadership in personal lines, Admiral is now making strategic moves into the SME market – and they’re doing it through carefully chosen broker partnerships. David shares the thinking behind this shift, the ambition driving it, and what it means for brokers who want to stay ahead of the curve.From modular products and proprietary platforms to digital underwriting and long-term broker relationships, this conversation uncovers how Admiral Pioneer is building something new – with brokers, not around them. You’ll hear about the lessons David’s brought from his global experience, what’s shaped the early momentum, and how Admiral aims to balance innovation with trusted service.Whether you’re a broker seeking forward-thinking insurer partnerships or simply curious about how legacy players are adapting for the future, this episode delivers practical insight and fresh perspective in equal measure.

We meet our very newly appointed Broker Relationship Manager, Joe Hall, who discusses his previous experience in the industry after starting his career in car sales.If you're looking to start your own brokerage and want more information on how Momentum Broker Solutions can support your journey, then reach out to Alistair Body on LinkedIn.