Mental Health During Lockdown
*** Disclaimer: In this episode we are going to be talking about mental health conditions and in particular suicidal thoughts and attempts. Please be aware that some people may find some of the content upsetting.*** Hi everyone, today Matt Rann is joining the episode and we are talking about mental health. With everything that is [...]
Covid Insights
Hi everyone, today I have with me Helen Croft. She is the Head of Underwriting Strategy at AIG and is talking all about covid. We are chatting about why covid has meant that underwriting of insurance has had to change this past year, why covid is such a serious risk and the hope that we [...]
New Directions
Hi everyone, we are the start of Season 3 and there is a bit of a change happening. I have a new co-host, with Roy McLoughlin joining me regularly on the podcast so we can talk about the latest developments in protection insurance and more. Roy is bringing his knowledge of investments, pensions, protection and [...]
Matt Rann – 40 Years of Underwriting
Hi everyone, this week I am speaking with Matt Rann, who has worked within the insurer, reinsurer and IFA community for the last 42 years. Matt is an underwriter who has seen many changes to the insurance sector, over his career. Matt is chatting about how he became an underwriter, and the rewards he has [...]
Alan Knowles – A Masterclass in Income Protection
Hi everyone, this week I am speaking with Alan Knowles, husband, co director of Cura Financial Services, Chair of the PDG and the 2020 winner of the Protection Review’s Protection Adviser of the Year. Alan is doing an income protection masterclass, talking about how versatile these policies are and how they can sometimes have a [...]
Childhood Bereavement – Winston’s Wish
Hi everyone, this week I am chatting to Paul Moore and Di Stubbs, from Winston’s Wish. Winston’s Wish is a childhood bereavement charity and speaking with them has really opened my eyes to the amount of kids that are facing these situations every day. I needed a hug after recording this. Paul and Di talk [...]
Alison Esson – Added Value Services
Hi everyone, this week I am chatting to Alison Esson, Propositions Manager from AIG. Alison is the added value services guru within the protection industry, leading much of the developments that have happened in this area. Added value services are the extras that help policyholders and their immediate family, throughout their policy. It's not just [...]
Ross Linnett – Breaking Communication Barriers
Hi everyone, this week I am chatting to Ross Linnett from Recite Me. Ross has dyslexia and has developed an accessibility and language toolbar, that helps people to adapt websites to their needs. We have it integrated into our website, the Special Risks Bureau, and it is incredible. I'm chatting to Ross about why he [...]
