We are proud that the company has been established and running for 74 years. The expertise and knowledge of the staff is paramount in giving customers the level of service they deserve. Treating customers fairly is a high priority for us. As insurance agents in Southend, we carry out extensive research to find the best policies for your profession, situation, or personal circumstances.
I have 30 years' experience in the industry starting as an office junior within a large privately owned Lloyd's Broker. Progressed up the chain to a placing broker, specialising in Professional Indemnity, Financial Institutions, and more recently Cyber Liability for SMEs and large multinational organisations.
Working in the insurance industry for 20 years focusing on customer service. I established the industry consumer helpline dealing with distressed risks including but not limited to: obtaining insurance for underpinned/flood zone properties, Travel insurance for people with medical conditions; and Imported Vehicles insuring on the chassis number. We achieved the pinnacle FCA accreditation.
I have nearly seven years of commercial insurance experience starting as an Account Executive at a Lloyd's broker working mainly on Film and Media Production insurance on both a retail and wholesale basis. I moved back to working in Southend from 2022, on general Commercial and Private Lines insurance and started at LBH Insurance in June 2023.
Over two decades experience, forming and growing start ups and SME's at both business development and director level roles.
Proven business acumen, strategic and process planning skills.
Tony joins LBH to impart business knowledge, develop revenue and advance the business.
I have over 30 years' experience in the insurance industry specialising in high-net-worth Household insurance, Property Owners and all types of Retail insurance expanded my knowledge base to include Professional Indemnity cover in 2020 when joining LBH Insurance.
I have experience in banking as well as organisational roles. I am eager to deliver excellent customer service to all our clients and excited to further my knowledge in commercial insurance
Working within the commercial insurance industry for over 10 year during which, I have continuously aimed to deliver a professional service to all my clients. My key skills are identifying my client's exposures and providing a solution to protect and benefit them, and ensure we continue a long working relationship. I specialise within the waste and construction sectors and have long standing relationships with insurers, ensuring my clients with both coverage and premiums.
Working in the Insurance industry for more than seven years, starting at a Lloyd's brokers focusing on medical malpractice insurance. From there I continued with insurance working on professional indemnity at LBH Insurance expanding my knowledge within professional indemnity and moving into the property market. I aim to provide our clients with a seamless and professional experience in sourcing their insurance needs.
I have worked in insurance for nearly 26 years since leaving school. I started off in Motorcycle insurance and progressed on to Household, Travel, and other products before moving to London and then to sunny Southend!
In my previous role I was a Manager of a team dealing with Caravan and Landlords' insurance products, with a firm belief in treating customers fairly and delivering positive outcomes for our clients, insurers and providers. I also firmly believe in training and the development of staff as this is vital in achieving the previously stated goals. Many of my staff have gone on to hugely successful careers in the industry. I was also a School Governor for seven years as I have a huge interest in education and leadership in general.
After nearly 20 years in my previous role, I joined LBH in 2022 as an Account Executive, assisting our clients in acquiring suitable cover for their needs. Now as Compliance Manager my goal is to develop and maintain our regulatory responsibilities. The team members are all dedicated, experienced professionals with multiple years in the sector and we all look forward to developing the business.
I commenced my insurance career in 1971 with Commercial Union, West End office, and progressed to Local Manager Southend on Sea in 1983 dealing with all classes of insurance.
Circa 1988 transferred to the broking world in the local area and joined LBH in 2013.
Throughout that time I have always provided a personal service to both commercial and private clients, many of whom have followed me in my career and who have also become good friends and not just clients during the journey.
I have 5 years experience in the financial industry starting out as a debt management advisor, progressing into supervisory roles. I joined LBH Insurance in 2024 within the Professional Indemnity team and aim to provide clients with a professional experience when sourcing their insurance requirements.
Establishing and maintaining relationships over the years has been a key factor in every role I have undertaken. After many years working as an independent Financial Advisor specialising in mortgage advice for first time buyers to investors with large portfolios of properties, I joined the Football industry becoming a Commercial Director for many football clubs.
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Leslie B Holmes (Securities) Ltd Trading as LBH Insurance, is registered as a limited company in England and Wales under company number 00473495.
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