Knight of the (Insurance) Round Table: David Clamp

Knight of the (Insurance) Round Table: David ClampWhen corporate life no longer fit, David Clamp didn’t just change jobs, he changed the way people in insurance connect.After decades in engineering, tech, and banking, David found himself questioning whether his work still aligned with his values. What began as a career crossroads at 50 became a personal quest for purpose - and ultimately, the creation of Camelot Networks, a modern round table for insurance professionals.In this episode of Humanizing Insurance, David shares that journey: from the sorting machines of Royal Mail to the boardrooms of JP Morgan, from the politics of big business to the freedom of building a network founded on authenticity, equality, and integrity.He talks candidly about what it means to walk away from comfort, to rediscover purpose later in life, and to build something that helps others do the same. We explore the unseen technology that quietly powers legacy industries like postal services and insurance, the quiet dignity of doing the right thing when no one is watching, and the life-changing moment when Camelot’s purpose was reflected back to him in the most human way possible.Throughout our conversation, David reminds us that the insurance industry isn’t about spreadsheets, products, or premiums — it’s about promises kept. He speaks of claims not as transactions but as acts of restoration; of networks not as databases, but as communities that lift people up when they’ve been knocked down.And at the heart of it all lies one simple, timeless belief: that helping others first is not only good ethics, it’s good business.Whether you’re in insurance, technology, or any industry that sometimes forgets the people behind the process, this conversation is a quiet call back to purpose. It’s about rediscovering integrity as a guiding force, about finding the courage to leave the familiar behind, and about creating your own modern Camelot, wherever you happen to sit.What we coverRoyal Mail to JP Morgan: the through-line from engineering to insuranceThe “invisible tech” that keeps letters — and claims — movingTurning 50 and choosing purpose over politicsBuilding Camelot: equals around a round table, no titles, no game-playingA powerful story of community showing up when it mattersAgeism, reinvention, and pricing your experience without apologisingThree-circle framework for finding your niche: market need × strengths × passionIntegrity as strategy: doing what you say, helping first, walking tallHumanizing Insurance is bought to you by Daniel Grimwood-Bird. It's a passion project, driven by the evergreen phrase 'Insurance is a people industry'.Through each conversation, we explore the stories, experiences, and ideas that make our world of insurance more human - from the pioneers and innovators shaping its future to the quiet leaders who hold its traditions together.This podcast exists to remind us that behind every policy, premium, and claim is a person, someone making decisions, taking risks, and protecting what matters most.If these stories resonate with you, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a colleague or friend who still believes in the people side of this business.You can also connect with Daniel on LinkedIn to continue the conversation, recommend guests, or request a topic that you'd like to know more about.Humanizing Insurance — one conversation at a time.