Momentum Meets

Every insurance professional knows they need to complete at least 35 hours CPD a year. But what other compliance and governance do you need to adhere to when running your own insurance brokerage in the UK? Tim Grant, co-owner of Castlebridge Risk Solutions, explains why he chose the Appointed Representative route, and why Momentum was the answer for him and James when it came to starting their own...

In this episode of Momentum Meets, Alistair Body, our Business Development Director, is the guest! He answers one of the biggest questions UK insurance brokers ask when they’re thinking about independence: how do I start my own insurance brokerage? Drawing on hundreds of conversations with brokers across the UK, Alistair explores the questions that often come up privately before a broker decides t...

“It doesn’t have to be a total loss scenario to leave you on your knees.” In this episode of Momentum Meets, Alistair Body is joined by Zoe Davenport from BCH to explore one of the insurance industry’s most persistent challenges: underinsurance. As Zoe puts it, “insurance is the biggest waste of money for anybody buying it” if the policy doesn’t respond as expected when a claim happens. That’s why...

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. If you're looking to start you...

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...

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 was...

Your chance to hear from Nigel Bartlett and Tom Butler - two of our Broker Partners If you're looking to start your own brokerage, or looking to move from being DA or another Principal, and want more information on how Momentum Broker Solutions can support your journey, then reach out to Alistair Body on LinkedIn . ...did you know you can WATCH our podcasts too? Head to our YouTube channel to see...

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,...

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....

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 placeme...

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,...

We talk Schemes! If you're looking to start your own brokerage, or looking to move from being DA or another Principal, and want more information on how Momentum Broker Solutions can support your journey, then reach out to Alistair Body on LinkedIn . ...did you know you can WATCH our podcasts too? Head to our YouTube channel to see more content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

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 peopl...

We're revisiting Aureum Insurance one year after launch If you're looking to start your own brokerage, or looking to move from being DA or another Principal, and want more information on how Momentum Broker Solutions can support your journey, then reach out to Alistair Body on LinkedIn . ...did you know you can WATCH our podcasts too? Head to our YouTube channel to see more content. Hosted on Acas...

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...

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 . If you're looking to start your own brokerage, or looking...

In this episode, we're joined by Mathew Rowles, Managing Director of Malago Insurance in Bristol. With over 30 years in the industry and nearly a decade running his own brokerage, Mathew has built something genuinely meaningful – a firm rooted in traditional values, local relationships, and an unwavering commitment to doing things the right way. We talk through the story behind Malago: why Mathew...

In this episode, Alistair Body , sits down with solicitor Kevin Timms , founder and director of Tenarys Law. With over 13 years of experience, Kevin has built a reputation for handling complex disputes across insurance, construction, and commercial sectors. His approach focuses on turning disputes into strategic assets, helping clients save time and money.​ Their conversation explores the legal la...

On Wednesday 26 March, we discovered how you can transform your career in insurance. In the webinar, we unveiled the real-life journey of  Matt Meader , founder of  Meader Risk Solutions , who left full-time employment to start his own insurance brokerage in 2023. His story is an example of how strategic insight, resilience, and a forward-thinking approach can empower every Account Execu...

NEW EPISODES COMING SOON! Starting your own brokerage is an exciting step forward in your career. But for many, there are hesitations - questions about timing, financial security, and whether it’s the right move.   In this episode, we’re bringing you highlights from Breaking the Barriers to Starting Your Own Brokerage (S1E19) . Momentum Broker Partners Andy Burman and Pete Phillips share how...

NEW EPISODES COMING SOON! We’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes - The True Cost to Starting Your Own Brokerage (S1E10) .   One of the most common questions we hear is, “How much do I really need to invest to start my own brokerage?” The answer might surprise you.   And if you want to hear more real experiences from those who’ve done it, don’t miss our special live webinar on...

Your Life. Your Business. Your Future. Last week, we hosted our final Momentum 101 of the year showing prospective new insurance brokers that the path to starting their own independent brokerage is within close reach. New of consolidation has continued to dominate headlines this year, but Nigel Bartlett and Ben Hasler see it as an opportunity to capitalise on the personal nature of broking. If you...

This episode is focussed on someone who has set up their own brokerage in one of the furthest corners of the UK and works tirelessly to serve his local community. I'm pleased to welcome Adam Stanger of Orkney Insurance Brokers . Adam's journey into the world of insurance started after he left school to work at the Bank of Scotland, then took some time to travel and explore. The last 16 y...

We focus on Compliance and Governance - a crucial area for brokerages, both new and established. Joining Alistair Body are two members from our very own Compliance Team: Steve Walton, Quality and Compliance Director and Helen Webster, Quality & Compliance and Onboarding Coordinator.   Together, they discuss:   ✅ The importance of compliance with an example that saw a brokerage being...

"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 acqui...