Live and Let Learn: Alex Bond

In this episode of 'Humanizing Insurance,' host Daniel welcomes Alex Bond, founder and Managing Partner of FinPro and host of the 'Leadership in Insurance' podcast. Alex shares his journey in the insurance industry, from starting at RSA to founding his own recruitment company, FinPro. He discusses the cultural differences between the UK and US insurance markets, the importance of bravery and experimentation in one's early career, and his vision for building the best InsurTech recruitment business. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, including Alex's unexpected path from aspiring RAF pilot to acting school, and the lessons he learned along the way.Humanizing 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.