Momentum Moments

"I like telling people about my plan because it holds me to account if I'm not delivering... And I don't like to fail."For our latest episode, Alistair Body is joined by Woking-based Sam Bowen who set up Opal Black in 2022. For Sam, the dream is to grow a network of independent local brokerages that will support communities. Two years into his business plan and he's just completed his first acquisition - but promises there is more growth to come.In this episode, we also hear:How enrolling with a life coach has widened his perspective, and gives him chance to reflectWhy he left a self-employed insurance roleAbout the support that Momentum have offered to allow Sam to rewrite his business planIf 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.

"When the pressure comes in terms of financial growth, it takes you further away from what you should be there for."Our latest guest is Martin Castleton of Aureum Insurance. A self-confessed petrolhead with a passion for cars, Martin began his journey in the insurance industry at the Motor Insurance Bureau in 1997.After holding senior positions throughout his career, he decided to advance his career and start his own insurance brokerage with the support of his school friend Dean.In this episode, we delve into:🚗 Why Martin chose the insurance industry instead of following a career in law🚗 Prioritising client service over corporate metrics and the importance of personal relationships in the insurance industry🚗 The impact of venture capital on the insurance market and its effects on client care and broker operationsIf 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.

In this episode, we feature Rob Dakin, Head of Business Resilience Management Delivery at AXA. Rob brings a wealth of experience and insights from his extensive work in risk management and his close collaboration with Momentum and its broker partners over the past two years. We learn how AXA is transforming high-risk scenarios into insurable opportunities and how brokers can leverage these insights to better serve their clients.You'll hear Rob discuss:📋 market shifts📋 the role of surveys - and tips for brokers on how to approach them📋 the evolving landscape of risk management

We head to Somerset to meet Dean Holloway of Holloway Insurance Services. You'll hear:💻 how owing his own brokerage has improved Dean's health💻 the importance of remaining truly local💻 why he continues to push his online presenceBe our next guest: momentumsolutions.co.uk/podcast

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 industryWe 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

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.

We're giving you the chance to listen to our recent Momentum 101 which featured two broker partners talking about what initiated the move to self-employment, dealing with self-doubt, how to prepare financially, and much more.  If you still have doubts about starting a brokerage, head to our website to read Alistair's post that may help you identify and overcome the barriers preventing you from launching your own venture.Ready to start your own brokerage? Book a call with Alistair - it may be the best conversation you ever had!Keep an eye on our Momentum 101 page if you want to be in the audience of our next discussion.