Paul Cosh, of Budget Insurance, is a south Londoner living in a sitcom who (for some reason) would love to teach.
What newspaper do you read?
The Times
What career did you want to have when you were a child?
School teacher
What was the worst business decision you have ever made?
Choice of investors
What do you like best about insurance?
People
What would you do tomorrow if you left the insurance industry?
Teach
How do you relax if you do not play golf?
Walk
What is the biggest insurance claim you have ever made?
Non-fault write off £3,000
Who do you most admire?
Lord Winston
Do you have an unfulfilled ambition?
To play an instrument
On dress down Friday, what do you wear?
A suit – I usually forget
How many people have you sacked?
Too many – for dishonesty
What is your most over-used phrase?
Well done or thank you
What keeps you awake at night?
Being a “sitcom” – single income, two children and oppressive mortgage
What was your first job?
Computer programmer
Where did you grow up?
South London
What was your education?
University in the Seventies
What is your favourite film?
The Producers
What is your favourite book?
Catch 22
What is your favourite tea?
Anything hot and strong
What is your favourite joke?
“The one he uses for the au pair”
How did you vote in the last election?
I vote Labour but voted New Labour in the last election
Are you in favour of the Euro? Yes/No?
No
