Talking heads

What newspaper do you read?
FT and The Times

What career did you wish to have as child?
Anything to do with money

What do you like best about the insurance industry?
The people

What would you do tomorrow if you left the insurance industry?
Be disappointed

What is the biggest insurance claim you have made?
£3m for a burnt down factory, which was at my last job

What do you advise someone starting out in insurance?
Be honest

Who do you most admire?
Steve Redgrave

What is your favourite quote?
I hate yes men. I like people who tell me the truth even if it does cost them their jobs (Lord Hanson)

What is your most over-used phrase?
Customer focus

What is it that keeps you awake at night?
The cat setting off the alarm

How do you relax if you do not play at golf?
I am currently learning to play golf

What was your first job?
Investment Analyst

Where did you grow up?
Oxford

What was your education?
Catholic and Arts

What is your favourite film?
Borsalino

What is your favourite book?
Lord of the Rings

What is your favourite dinner?
With friends and family

How often do you make use of public transport?
Not often enough

How did you vote in the last election?
With difficulty