Rob Faulkner ACII
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Josie Walledge
I've worked with Rob for the past 3 years, both during his time at Software Solved as Insurance Practice Lead and then at SurveyorTech. I've rarely met anyone as knowledgeable and well-informed about the insurance industry: it's clear he has a great passion for the sector, which - coupled with his creative flair and entrepreneurial spirit - has led him to identify game-changing solutions for our clients and innovative products and services for the market in general. His enthusiasm and charm are positively infectious, helping him to build great relationships with colleagues and customers alike, as evidenced by his enviable LinkedIn network. Rob is a warm, engaging and highly capable person who brings with him a wealth of business and leadership experience – I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again!
Martin Lovell
Few people are as affective as Rob when it comes to new technology businesses. I worked with Rob from March 2020 to December 2021. Rob is very adept at finding new and innovative ways to solve problems and is an excellent network and relationship builder. In fact I am yet to meet a better relationship builder. I really enjoyed working with Rob, his endless enthusiasm for business is infectious, he really makes you feel great about the future. I'd love to work with Rob again and would recommend him to you.
Ollie Wells Dip CII
At a time when my career needed a bit of a shake up, Rob got in touch to see if I fancied taking my career of in a slightly different direction. I can honestly say Rob's initial approach and subsequent leadership was exactly what I needed, working for Rob was great, his fine balance between professionalism and being personable truly worked for me. Since parting ways, we have remained close and he still to this day has my best interests at heart. I hope that we can work together again in the future.
Josie Walledge
I've worked with Rob for the past 3 years, both during his time at Software Solved as Insurance Practice Lead and then at SurveyorTech. I've rarely met anyone as knowledgeable and well-informed about the insurance industry: it's clear he has a great passion for the sector, which - coupled with his creative flair and entrepreneurial spirit - has led him to identify game-changing solutions for our clients and innovative products and services for the market in general. His enthusiasm and charm are positively infectious, helping him to build great relationships with colleagues and customers alike, as evidenced by his enviable LinkedIn network. Rob is a warm, engaging and highly capable person who brings with him a wealth of business and leadership experience – I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again!
Martin Lovell
Few people are as affective as Rob when it comes to new technology businesses. I worked with Rob from March 2020 to December 2021. Rob is very adept at finding new and innovative ways to solve problems and is an excellent network and relationship builder. In fact I am yet to meet a better relationship builder. I really enjoyed working with Rob, his endless enthusiasm for business is infectious, he really makes you feel great about the future. I'd love to work with Rob again and would recommend him to you.
Ollie Wells Dip CII
At a time when my career needed a bit of a shake up, Rob got in touch to see if I fancied taking my career of in a slightly different direction. I can honestly say Rob's initial approach and subsequent leadership was exactly what I needed, working for Rob was great, his fine balance between professionalism and being personable truly worked for me. Since parting ways, we have remained close and he still to this day has my best interests at heart. I hope that we can work together again in the future.
Josie Walledge
I've worked with Rob for the past 3 years, both during his time at Software Solved as Insurance Practice Lead and then at SurveyorTech. I've rarely met anyone as knowledgeable and well-informed about the insurance industry: it's clear he has a great passion for the sector, which - coupled with his creative flair and entrepreneurial spirit - has led him to identify game-changing solutions for our clients and innovative products and services for the market in general. His enthusiasm and charm are positively infectious, helping him to build great relationships with colleagues and customers alike, as evidenced by his enviable LinkedIn network. Rob is a warm, engaging and highly capable person who brings with him a wealth of business and leadership experience – I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again!
Martin Lovell
Few people are as affective as Rob when it comes to new technology businesses. I worked with Rob from March 2020 to December 2021. Rob is very adept at finding new and innovative ways to solve problems and is an excellent network and relationship builder. In fact I am yet to meet a better relationship builder. I really enjoyed working with Rob, his endless enthusiasm for business is infectious, he really makes you feel great about the future. I'd love to work with Rob again and would recommend him to you.
Ollie Wells Dip CII
At a time when my career needed a bit of a shake up, Rob got in touch to see if I fancied taking my career of in a slightly different direction. I can honestly say Rob's initial approach and subsequent leadership was exactly what I needed, working for Rob was great, his fine balance between professionalism and being personable truly worked for me. Since parting ways, we have remained close and he still to this day has my best interests at heart. I hope that we can work together again in the future.
Josie Walledge
I've worked with Rob for the past 3 years, both during his time at Software Solved as Insurance Practice Lead and then at SurveyorTech. I've rarely met anyone as knowledgeable and well-informed about the insurance industry: it's clear he has a great passion for the sector, which - coupled with his creative flair and entrepreneurial spirit - has led him to identify game-changing solutions for our clients and innovative products and services for the market in general. His enthusiasm and charm are positively infectious, helping him to build great relationships with colleagues and customers alike, as evidenced by his enviable LinkedIn network. Rob is a warm, engaging and highly capable person who brings with him a wealth of business and leadership experience – I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again!
Martin Lovell
Few people are as affective as Rob when it comes to new technology businesses. I worked with Rob from March 2020 to December 2021. Rob is very adept at finding new and innovative ways to solve problems and is an excellent network and relationship builder. In fact I am yet to meet a better relationship builder. I really enjoyed working with Rob, his endless enthusiasm for business is infectious, he really makes you feel great about the future. I'd love to work with Rob again and would recommend him to you.
Ollie Wells Dip CII
At a time when my career needed a bit of a shake up, Rob got in touch to see if I fancied taking my career of in a slightly different direction. I can honestly say Rob's initial approach and subsequent leadership was exactly what I needed, working for Rob was great, his fine balance between professionalism and being personable truly worked for me. Since parting ways, we have remained close and he still to this day has my best interests at heart. I hope that we can work together again in the future.
Credentials
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Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (CMgr FCMI)
Chartered Management InstituteSep, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Insurance Practitioner (ACII)
Chartered Insurance InstituteMar, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
CIM CAM Diploma in Digital Marketing (DipCAM DigitalM)
CIM | The Chartered Institute of MarketingFeb, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Insuristic
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United Kingdom
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Apr 2022 - Present
Insurance can sometimes be difficult to understand and buy online. You may also find the cost includes additional fees, such as a policy fee or a fee to cancel or change your insurance. Insuristic is a digital insurance broker on a mission to change this. · We do not charge you a fee to receive, cancel or change your policy. · We provide access to insurance products that are easy to understand and buy online. Each product page on our website contains: · Additional information to help you understand the products you are buying; · Risk management suggestions to reduce the chance of a loss or claim; · Common policy conditions to be aware of; · The answers to frequently asked questions; and · How to make a claim Please remember that Insuristic do not provide advice and the decision to proceed with a particular insurance policy is up to you. However, if you need advice we can still help. The broking team at SJL Insurance can provide a bespoke and advised broking service. Please visit our website to find out more.
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Software Solved
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Insurance SME / SurveyorTech Business Lead
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May 2019 - Apr 2022
I was Software Solved's Insurance Practice Lead with responsibility for developing our proposition to the insurance market as well as sales, business development and key account management. I also created a new digital surveying SaaS product called SurveyorTech (I was also a shareholder in that business) SurveyorTech was sold to QuestGates in November 2022. I was Software Solved's Insurance Practice Lead with responsibility for developing our proposition to the insurance market as well as sales, business development and key account management. I also created a new digital surveying SaaS product called SurveyorTech (I was also a shareholder in that business) SurveyorTech was sold to QuestGates in November 2022.
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Open GI
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head of Insurer Relations Personal Lines
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Nov 2015 - Mar 2019
At Open GI I lead the Insurer Relations Personal Lines team for Open GI (UK and Ireland). My role included: - Leading the Account Management of all UK and Ireland Personal Lines Insurers and management of the Insurer Relations Executive team. - Helping Insurance providers distribute their personal lines products to the Open GI user base. Our product offering included Motor, Home, CV, Truck, bike and Add-on products. - Sales and marketing of solutions such as data enrichment, full post code rating, real time pricing, insurer hosted pricing, scheme builds etc. Throughout my time at Open GI my team consistently achieved its revenue targets.
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Thistle Insurance Services
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United Kingdom
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product & Sales Manager / Head of Commercial Schemes
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Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
I held a couple of roles during my time at Thistle, working within Affinity & Direct. Including Product Sales and Marketing Manager and Head of Commercial Schemes. My responsibilities included: - Insurer Relationship Management for Affinity & Direct - Product development, management, marketing and implementation across allocated products - New product development initiatives from concept to implementation - Develop and manage the marketing strategy for all products - Provide management, mentoring & support to Product and Sales Managers - Research and development required to define and implement new market opportunities for allocated products, including strategy and development plans to timescales in-line with budget - Ensures that products perform in line with budgeted expectation; competitive positioning, underwriting performance, pricing strategy, customer satisfaction, and FCA regulation - Create the PR ‘roadmap’ for allocated products Achievements: - Development of a specialist Cycle Retail scheme and suite of specialist endorsements. - Development of a specialist Music Retail scheme again with a suite of specialist endorsements - Re development of a specialist outdoor activity scheme and replacement of capacity - Re development of the rating and underwriting for Thistles Touring Caravan product. - Full scheme/underwriting review of the Thistles Static Caravan book
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Aviva
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Nov 2012 - Sep 2013
Business Development Manager responsible for the distribution and marketing of all AVIVA insurance products to key panel of brokers across the Midlands region covering personal and commercial lines, open market and schemes. Key Achievement - UK BDM newcomer of the year 2013. Business Development Manager responsible for the distribution and marketing of all AVIVA insurance products to key panel of brokers across the Midlands region covering personal and commercial lines, open market and schemes. Key Achievement - UK BDM newcomer of the year 2013.
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Comparison Creator
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United Kingdom
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product and Marketing Manager
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Mar 2012 - Nov 2012
I was the Product & Marketing Manager for Comparison Creator who specialise in the development and management of white labelled product comparison solutions for business ‘s that want to offer their niche market, customer or membership base a branded product comparison (or single product) solution. My role included: - Product development including, design, delivery, management and supplier sourcing - Development of marketing strategies with clients for all projects I was leading - Development of online distribution channels - Strategic marketing planning and campaign management - Customer and supplier relationship management - Project Management Key achievement, development of the panel, rating rules and customer journey for https://www.horseandhoundcompare.co.uk/insurance the UK's first horse insurance comparison site.
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Brit Insurance
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United Kingdom
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Oct 2007 - Feb 2012
I was the sole Development Manager for Brit Insurance in the central region. My role was to: - Lead the business development, marketing and distribution strategy for Brit Insurance in the central region. - Develop and manage a key Account Management strategy with a handpicked panel of brokers capable of developing a broad and profitable account. Our panel comprised National, Consolidator and Independent brokers. - Development of commercial combined, property owners, liability, fleet, PI, D&O (our target client was £5-300m turnover) - Development of package and/or scheme binding authorities for businesses under £5m turnover - Management of our binders and schemes Key Achievements: - Region grew from £6m net to £24m net - Won several £1m+ commercial scheme and delegated authority schemes and portfolio transfers
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Allianz Insurance
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United Kingdom
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Business Developer
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Sep 2005 - Sep 2007
- Account management and marketing to a panel of 40 brokers - Management of Business Developer team - Broker business planning - Development of profitable Package, Combined, Motor Trade, Contractors and fleet accounts - Acquisition of portfolio transfers Achievements: - Won UK Sales Growth table 2nd quarter of 2006 - Maintained top 5 position in the UK sales table throughout 2006 - Successful completion of the leadership discovery program resulting in membership of the Allianz talent pool - won £1m scheme for sun bed salons and a £750k scheme for domiciliary care providers
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Towergate Insurance
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Area Development Manager
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Feb 2002 - Aug 2005
My role was to develop business for Towergate Underwriting and our London market Insurer Partners through the Edgar Hamilton and Folgate Masterplan network of brokers. My role involved:- Relationship management and marketing to a key panel of 100 Insurance Brokers (region comprising c400) throughout Lincolnshire, Northants, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire and Oxfordshire.- Development of Personal & Commercial lines business for Towergate and Edgar Hamilton Insurers- Deliver override and premium written targets for the panel by implementing portfolio transfer deals and business planning arrangements- Develop binding authority opportunities (personal and commercial) and manage the profitability of these accounts- Implement product training with brokersKey Achievement:I was invited to join the pilot of the Towergate Management Academy and successfully completed the course.
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Operations Manager
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Sep 1999 - Feb 2002
Operations Manager for Folgate Masterplan, a division of The Folgate Partnership (Towergate)- Manage marketing and internal sales management of all Folgate, Towergate and third party products to its broker base- Manage internal sales team- Develop and manage sales campaigns- Set sales targets for both team and individuals- Provide sales training for the internal team- Maintenance, upgrade and re-design of company Database and website - Financial reporting
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Endsleigh Insurance
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United Kingdom
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Insurance
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Insurance Advisor
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Oct 1996 - Aug 1999
I started my insurance career with Endsleigh. I quickly established myself as one of its top personal lines sales professionals, consistently securing ‘Top Performers’ status. I started my insurance career with Endsleigh. I quickly established myself as one of its top personal lines sales professionals, consistently securing ‘Top Performers’ status.
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