The Insurance Network (TIN) was established in 2004 and provides director-level executives from the UK insurance sector with a strategy and benchmarking forum to explore and discuss the strategic challenges facing their businesses and the sector as a whole.
The Insurance Network hosts four annual, one day conferences and a series of breakfast briefings and webinars on an ad hoc basis. The events are for members and non-members alike.
For attendees, the network represents an opportunity to meet their peers in both formal and informal environments, share strategic thinking, benchmark with each other and stay informed of the latest issues drving change in the sector.
For sponsors, TIN acts as a partner and catalyst in their business development process by providing the opportunity to interact with the top tier of their marketplace – not just at a “one-off” event, but in an ongoing relationship.
We follow 4 Golden Rules that we feel ensure value for both our delegates and sponsors.
No junior managers can attend as delegates to ensure our attendees network and benchmark with their peers, and that our sponsors are meeting the people making strategic decisions on behalf of their organisations.
Suppliers of services cannot attend as delegates*.
Whilst our sponsors chair and facilitate sessions, and give presentations, we only invite them to speak on their area of expertise, and not give demos or presentations thinly disguised as sales pitches.
Our event formats allow ample time for discussion, reflection and benchmarking.
The Chatham House Rule applies: speakers will ‘water down’ their presentations if they know there are press in the audience – that’s why we are independent from any publication, have no press in the audience and take no transcripts.
Meet the team behind the events
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Head of Operations
Data & Operations Manager
Sales & Membership Manager
Research & Production Manager
Marketing Manager
Data & Operations Executive
Jeremy Burgess
Co-Founder
Born in the midlands, quickly removed to Denmark (where I gained my blond hair) I then returned to Cardiff before spending my formative years in the north west
Before launching The Insurance Network with Phil, and stints as a conference producer at Osney Media and World Trade Group, I was a chef, park ranger and sports ground line-marker.
I am responsible for putting together the conference agendas and looking after the relationships with our speakers and advisory boards. I also have overall responsibility for finance, the day to day management of the business, running the Maidstone office, and mitigating Phil's impact on all of the above.
Today, as an international man of (little) mystery, I’m consumed by tennis (a new hobby), cycling, football (an old one), cars (generally fast and shiny), food and wine. On days off I follow orders from my family and enjoy misquoting film lines.
Phil Middleton
Co-Founder
I co-founded The Insurance Network with Jeremy in 2005. I look after the relationships with our sponsors, and run the Ludlow office where Cole, Oscar & Tom are also based.
My twenties were spent in Jakarta, DJing and running club nights and nightclubs, and here Trainboy was born. My thirties saw me in London working in multimedia, web design and learning the conference trade at Osney Media, where Jeremy and I first crossed paths.
In 2012 I moved to Ludlow in Shropshire so my 2 young girls could grow up in the country, and opened the Ludlow office. In 2017 we escaped the local business park and we are now happily ensconsed above a very good restaurant. Despite all of that I do still miss lunch in London.
Hobbies and interests include DJing (Trainboy lives!), cricket (I skipper the Ludlow Nomads CC - sponsored by TIN), cycling, taming the garden and enjoying indulgent food and decent wine. Especially the wine.
Cole Fellows
Head of Operations
I’ve worked for The Insurance Network since 2014, currently I work with Phil, Oscar & Tom in the Ludlow office. Initially working within the data department my responsibilities have grown to include accounts/credit control and event management… as well as IT. I suspect I do the things no one else wants to do.
In 2021 I became Head of Operations taking control of the day-to-day within the company with responsibilities covering data, accounts, event management and facilities to name a few!
Prior to joining the TIN team, I worked in a high-end jewellery and watch boutique where I developed an expensive liking for luxury watches… and to stop from bankrupting myself with timepieces I also enjoy spending time with my wife and young son, mastering the Art of the Barbecue, and all things technology. I live in a quiet countryside village, which is home to the first community-owned pub in Herefordshire, which I am duty bound to support.
Oscar Lywood
Data & Operations Manager
I joined The Insurance Network in July 2018, working within the data department as a Database & Data Research Executive. I’m based in the Ludlow office, working alongside Phil, Cole & Tom.
In 2021 I took over the day-to-day management of Data within the company while working closely with operations assisting with the logistics of delivering our events.
I am a bit of an adrenaline junkie, loving all things mountain biking, fast cars and - most importantly - skiing.
Tom Lockyer
Sales & Membership Manager
I joined The Insurance Network in March 2023, and I work with the team in the Ludlow office. I look after delegate sales and membership of The Insurance Network.
I studied at St Andrews University before returning to Ludlow which I have always considered as my home.
Before joining The Insurance Network, I was involved in a number of enterprises where I indulged my passions for property development, music production and performance.
In my spare time, I love to be outdoors with my faithful Basset Hound enjoying the beautiful, local countryside, or making music and DJ-ing at events.
Maximilian Kime
Research & Production Manager
I joined The Insurance Network in March 2023, and work alongside Jeremy in the Maidstone office. I primarily work on the production side of the business.
Prior to joining The Insurance Network, I was a freelance graphic designer for 7 years, and completed work for a range of prestigious clients. From corporate giants like MTR, to World Champion Boxers, NFL players, and my mate Frankie.
When I’m not performing daddy duties, I enjoy long walks in the Kent countryside, watching the boxing when it’s on, and eating all the cake.
Sam Judd
Marketing Manager
I joined The Insurance Network in August 2023 working alongside Jeremy & Max in the Maidstone office. I take care of the marketing for TIN, so the chances are, I would’ve already tried to connect with you on LinkedIn.
Prior to joining The Insurance Network, I lived in Canterbury for four years studying at The University of Kent. Since then, I have moved to Maidstone where I can see our office from my balcony!
In my free time I enjoy watching, playing and talking about football, as well as binge watching all the best TV shows and drinking lots of beer.
Oliver Atkins
Data & Operations Executive
I began work at The Insurance Network in November 2023 where I am stationed in the Ludlow office.
My role involves the day to day running and updating of our database, the pre-event planning and on the day event duties.
Before falling into The Insurance Network I studied Photography and Film in college where I found a love for both the Countryside around my hometown of Ludlow and the cinema.
When I am out of the office I enjoy long walks, watching artistic films, playing the piano and ending up in my local Pub.
Interested in membership?
We have two levels of membership which offer a huge range of benefits to industry practitioners including discounted attendance at our events.
Interested in sponsorship?
Find out why leading suppliers to the UK insurance sector sponsor The Insurance Network year in, year out - and have done since its inception in 2009.
We support
Stump Up For Trees
TIN is supporting SUFT by funding the planting and maintenance of native broadleaf trees in the Brecon Beacons: we plant a tree for everyone who attends TIN events.
So far we have planted more than 2300 trees. That's a TINwood. We want a TINforest.
You can check our progress below...
