Self-confessed workaholic James Green from Quote and Buy claims to wear shorts to the office on dress down Friday
What newspaper do you read?
The Week, the Times and the FT periodically
What career did you want to have when you were a child?
Racing driver – but there was a weight disadvantage
What was the worst business decision you have ever made?
Joining Lloyd's
What do you like best about insurance?
The opportunity to innovate
What would you do tomorrow if you left the insurance industry?
ecommerce
How do you relax if you do not play golf?
Don't have time – go to the office
What is the biggest insurance claim you have ever made?
When a car wash attacked my wife
Who do you most admire?
Anyone who is happy
Do you have an unfulfilled ambition?
Yes – to sail around the world
On dress down Friday, what do you wear?
Shorts
How many people have you sacked?
40
What is your favourite quote?
“ – and Buy”
What is your most over-used phrase?
“.... in a number of areas”
What keeps you awake at night?
My favourite squeeze
What advice would you give someone starting in insurance today?
There is no substitute for hard work and experience
What was your first job?
Selling fire extinguishers door to door
Where did you grow up?
London
What was your education?
Expensive and under-utilised
What is your favourite film?
As good as it gets and HEAT
What is your favourite book?
Birdsong and Stalingrad
What is your favourite tea?
Egg and chips
What is your favourite joke?
Too many and too dirty to mention
How often do you use public transport?
Frequently
Who do you vote for?
The party with the lower taxes
How did you vote in the last election?
By post
Are you in favour of the Euro?
Yes/No?
No
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
